8 Recipes for a Garden-to-Table Holiday Dinner
Doesn't the idea of having all the ingredients you need (or at least most of them) for a big holiday dinner sound like fun? No more elbowing around the farmers …
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10 Sage Companion Plants
If you think about it, referring to the garden as a neighborhood isn't so strange. A diverse grouping of flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruits creates a mini ecosystem where bees, …
Slower Than Molasses in January
January 15 is the anniversary of Boston’s Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Just after lunchtime on that fatal day, a five-story-high storage tank in Boston’s North End, filled to bursting …
Surprise Butternut Squash Soup
I love surprises. It’s just something I never get tired of! When I tried this recipe for butternut squash soup, I was a lot more than pleasantly surprised with the …
Garden Follies
My dad was a rural soul, despite a closet full of suits and a house in a Birmingham, Alabama, suburb. This notion first presented itself to me one night when …
Growing Zones for Sage
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb that is relatively easy to grow. It is hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 to 10. …
6 Tips for Storing Pumpkins
Unlocking the secrets of storing pumpkins with guidelines for ensuring extended freshness and maximizing shelf life
Pumpkins often find themselves overlooked in the vast world of garden produce. Although they're the …
No Rest For Garden Weeders
Some gardeners get lucky. They must. These are the gardeners who rarely have problems with weeds. They pull a few stray weeds here and there, but otherwise, they let mulch …
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 …
9 Herbs That Like Full Sun and Heat
Living in a hot climate can be a challenge when it comes to gardening, especially if you're interested in growing herbs. Many popular herbs prefer cooler temperatures and can struggle …
