How to Throw a Backyard Pizza Party from Your Garden
If you have a beautiful garden that you're proud of, you probably like to show it off. Maybe you invite friends and neighbors to pick from your garden, or have …
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What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 9-10
Should you really be planting things when you can cook an egg on your patio? The answer is yes! Fear not, my sun-loving friend! While your northern neighbors are harvesting …
3 Best Lavender Varieties for Culinary Use
We’re about to embark on a journey through the surprisingly complex world of edible lavender, where your herb garden meets culinary science. The plot twist? Most people have been getting …
How to Kill Aphids on Tomato Plants with Stuff from Your Pantry
As much as I love the idea of microbiomes and letting nature do its thing, when it comes to finding aphids on tomato plants in my garden, I tend to …
My Deliciously Messy Love Affair with Italian Cooking
Buongiorno, my fellow flavor fanatics!
It all started so innocently—just a little Italian Wedding Soup on a rainy day, a biscotti or two at breakfast, maybe a splash of Sangiovese for …
3 Ideas for a Whimsical Kids Herb Garden
No matter the weather, my daughter wants to be outside all day long, running, jumping, and usually getting quite dirty. As a toddler, she is a total sponge and loves …
3 Space-Saving Backyard Vegetable Garden Ideas
When it comes to a backyard vegetable garden, ideas are easy to come by. There are plenty of pictures of elaborate gardens with rows of sun-ripened tomatoes, entire sections devoted …
The Golden Spud Awakening
It was a Sunday morning in the early 1980s, and I had swung by my dad’s house as I often did on the weekends. He was semi-retired by then, having …
Planting an Herb Garden: From Seed to Seasoning
Herb gardening is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding hobbies out there. Not only does it give you fresh herbs to cook with, but it also adds a splash …
Spices vs. Herbs: An Introduction to Growing Your Own
Let's talk about spices and herbs. Or spices vs. herbs if you prefer, because there can be some serious debate around what's what. Admittedly, it gets a bit confusing, especially …
