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 …
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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 …
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 …
Lemon Sage Pasta Salad
One of the things I enjoy about having my very own home garden is being able to harvest fresh vegetables on the fly. Not only does this save me a …
Perennials are Forever
Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the seasons in Upstate New York: Summers full of warmth and sunlight, punctuated by the crashing of epic thunderstorms off Great Lake Ontario; …
Storing and Preserving Your Sage
There are multiple options for storing and preserving your sage. Fresh sage will last up to five days in the fridge before it begins to deteriorate or mold. …
