7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Harvest Forever
The first time I planted an herb garden and saw my chives, sage, and thyme grow back in the second year, I jumped to wondering what other kinds of herbs …
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Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Every year after Thanksgiving, as I survey the landscape of leftover turkey in my refrigerator, I'm reminded that sometimes the best recipes come from necessity. This turkey shepherd's pie was …
What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10
Lucky you! While gardeners in other zones are huddled inside with their seed catalogs, January in zones 9-10 feels more like spring in most other places. With daytime temperatures typically …
How to Plant a Food Garden According to Your Palate
Winter is the season of garden planning, and once the holidays are over, I like to sit down and dream about what my garden will look like in the spring …
Rustic Apple and Cheddar Galette: Where Sweet Meets Savory in Perfect Harmony
This Rustic Apple and Cheddar Galette is a dish that's become a legend in my household (and by legend, I mean my kid actually eats it without complaining - miraculous, …
How to Grow Herbs in Mason Jars
I love cooking with fresh herbs. There’s nothing like the smell of chopped basil or the aroma of crushed thyme to get me in the zone to cook. That’s easy …
8 French Cooking Herbs to Grow to Make Herbs de Provence
I promise this isn’t a fan-girl post about my undying love for Julia Child, but we’ve got to start somewhere! Around the 1960s, Julia Child brought French cooking into the …
Eggs, Roasted Asparagus, Action: The Sheet Pan Star You Didn’t Know You Needed
I know asparagus is amazing all times of year, but I still remember my first spring harvest of asparagus. It felt like a small miracle seeing those tender spears poking …
Garden-Fresh Lamb Stew Recipe
In the Scottish Highlands, a shepherd named Angus discovered happiness through a hearty lamb stew. …
10 Pest Repelling Plants That Keep Bugs Away Naturally
My first garden was a success...almost. I remember watching the tomato leaves develop little buds that soon turned into tiny little green tomato babies. My zucchini was just starting to …
