strawberries

What Can You Grow in Deck Rail Planters?

What Can You Grow in Deck Rail Planters?

I’ve always loved deck rail planters and window boxes. They’re kind of quaint, and they can bring some natural beauty to a space that’s usually ignored. It’s always nice to  
From Seeds to Savings

From Seeds to Savings

Gardening is something I always admired from a distance—largely because I had a knack for turning green things brown. Once, I even managed to kill a cactus. Despite my lack  
From Spuds to Bananas

From Spuds to Bananas

When you think about what Americans eat the most, images of cheeseburgers and soda might come to mind—but hold on to your harvest basket! The real heavy hitters in the  
My New England Summer Recipe Collection

My New England Summer Recipe Collection

There’s something magical about a New England summer. The sun lingers a little longer, the salt air makes every sandwich taste better, and your neighbors suddenly start gifting you bags  
Homegrown and Heartfelt

Homegrown and Heartfelt

If you’ve noticed more zucchinis than usual showing up on your neighbor’s doorstep lately, you’re not alone—and you’re witnessing something wonderful.  
Rupp on Rocks

Rupp on Rocks

We put in a strawberry patch this year. Nothing huge, you understand: maybe 4 feet by 20, a nice strip along the fence on the upper side of the barn.  
Coconut & Basil Sugar Blend

Coconut & Basil Sugar Blend

There's something absolutely magical about how the tropical sweetness of coconut plays with the aromatic, slightly peppery notes in basil in this Coconut & Basil Sugar Blend. It's unexpected yet