Irish Cream Cheesecake: A Luxurious Slice of Ireland
During our trip to Dublin, Gail and I stumbled upon a quaint café that boasted desserts infused with Irish cream liqueur. Intrigued, we ordered a slice of Irish cream cheesecake. …
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15 Long Lasting Root Cellar Vegetables and Fruits
There's a true joy in going to the garden and picking some ripe eggplant, tomatoes, and herbs for a late summer dinner. I love walking friends through my garden in …
The Many Seasons of Strawberries Across the U.S.
Strawberries are one of America’s favorite fruits, but did you know their growing seasons vary widely across the country? During a trip from New England to Florida, I discovered this …
Berry Good Smoothie
The Berry Good Smoothie not only tastes delicious, it’s good for your heart too. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries have been linked to lower LDL cholesterol and guess what? This …
Planning a Backyard Orchard You Can Harvest Year-Round
Whether spring or fall, both are great times to start your backyard orchard! If you've been following along for some time, you know that when we bought our house, it …
Do You Speak in the Language of Flowers?
Do you find connection and regeneration in gardens? Do you speak the language of flowers? Of course you do, because I think, like me, gardening is a source of nourishment …
The Garden’s Embrace
They chuckle when I begin cultivating tomatoes indoors, under artificial lights, seemingly in the midst of Winter. It’s not even the end of February, they jest. "She's quite the character," …
Sowing Farm-Labor Solutions
In the good old days, nearly every American had a direct connection to farming. Back in the 1950s, about 10 percent of the labor force still worked in agriculture, but …
How to Pollinate Indoor Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Squash and Other Plants
Living in the northeast, I don't take indoor growing of fruits and vegetables that seriously. I consider it more of a hobby than a sustainable source of produce, and maybe …
How to Create an Edible Perennial Garden
Edible perennial fruits, herbs, and vegetables are the gift that keeps on giving! Unlike annuals or biennials, which must be planted annually or every other year respectively, perennials will return …
