Rare Courage
A little boy I once knew was passionately devoted to his toy penguin and could not be parted from it. On a long journey, he was holding the penguin out …
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Shepherd’s Pie: A Tale of Layers and Love
Growing up, Shepherd’s Pie was the ultimate comfort food—a dish that united our family around the dinner table with its hearty flavors and creamy mashed potato topping. When we began …
Wok This Way: The Lettuce Stir Fry That’ll Leaf You Wanting More
I never thought I'd be writing about stir-fried lettuce, but here we are. It all started on an evening when I had a heck-ton of lettuce growing in my garden. …
Hybrid Vegetables, Heirloom & GMO: What’s the Difference?
If you've ever bought produce at the grocery store, it's probably a guarantee that you went home with hybrid vegetables. If you frequent your farmers' market, you may very well …
The Differences Between Epigeal and Hypogeal Germination Explained
I know. Epigeal and hypogeal germination probably won't be the most riveting topic at your next backyard cocktail party. Hear me out, though, because plant science is pretty dang cool.
Mind …
Super Sneaky Veggie-Packed Homemade Chicken Nuggets
What, you ask, brought me to come up with my own homemade chicken nuggets recipe when they're so easily bought and microwaved? Well, let me tell you. One day in …
15 Best Veggies to Plant in Spring for an Early Harvest
Some delicious vegetable crops can take months to mature. And while I’m more than happy to get my hands dirty and play the long game, I also need to have …
10 Beautiful Flowering Vegetables (and Herbs)
They say you can’t put pineapple on pizza. They say you shouldn’t have more than two cups of coffee or tea each day. They say you can’t have it all. …
How to Get More Peas on Your Plant
Last spring, my six-year-old daughter taught me an important lesson about how to get more peas on your plant. She'd been helping me in the garden since she could walk, …
What to Plant in February in Zones 9-10
While northern gardeners are still shoveling snow, February in zones 9-10 feels like full-on spring, with daytime temperatures typically ranging from 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C) and nights generally …
