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New England Native Corn Salad

New England Native Corn Salad

As a Californian, my culinary journey often revolved around avocados, tacos, and the abundance of fresh produce available year-round. Little did I know that a visit to the charming island  
From Peasant to Power in the Garden

From Peasant to Power in the Garden

Power to the peasants! This month at FGN, we are diving deep into home-grown comfort food, and I love this piece about gardeners' humble beginnings. Many years ago, we'd have  
5 Vegetables to Plant in September

5 Vegetables to Plant in September

I grew up thinking September was a time to wind down from summer gardening and switch over to harvesting. But I’ve actually learned that there are vegetables to plant in  
Gardening Humor for “Real” Gardeners

Gardening Humor for “Real” Gardeners

Do you remember when you were a young budding gardener, and you thought, "one day I'll be like those other gardeners, with their perfectly pruned tomatoes, their pollinator gardens, and  
When Can I Plant Snow Peas?

When Can I Plant Snow Peas?

Those first vegetables of early Spring are like an oasis in the desert. Sunshine on a cloudy day. A smile when you're feeling down. I think that's why so many  
Growing Kale Plants in Containers

Growing Kale Plants in Containers

Kale is a great candidate for container gardening. It’s a prolific plant, but you should choose a cultivar that’s the right size for your space and have the kale close  
Let Us Grow Lettuce

Let Us Grow Lettuce

A quarter of a century ago, a wise-looking, older fellow leaned over my back fence as I considered what to plant in my newly made raised beds. Without introducing himself,  
Snowed Peas

Snowed Peas

Boy—I’m showing my age with the classic duo in that headline, eh? Hey, kids—go ask your parents (please God, don’t make them have to go ask their grandparents, oh please,