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Herbs That Make the Loaf

Herbs That Make the Loaf

My father always said, “Beans make the meatloaf, but herbs make it sing.” He meant that no matter how good your base is, the right blend of fresh garden flavor  
Growing Meatloaf

Growing Meatloaf

How to Plant a Meatloaf (According to Dad) One sunny April morning, I caught my father kneeling in the bean row with a packet of seeds in one hand and a  
How to Grow Herbs in Mason Jars

How to Grow Herbs in Mason Jars

I love cooking with fresh herbs. There’s nothing like the smell of chopped basil or the aroma of crushed thyme to get me in the zone to cook. That’s easy  
Our Favorite Herbs and Spices

Our Favorite Herbs and Spices

Recently, Gail and I embarked on an ambitious project to rearrange our herb and spice cabinet. Inspired by the flavors of our own backyard garden and some culinary research, we  
Edible Gardens That Wow

Edible Gardens That Wow

Imagine making pesto and only needing to step outside to your backyard to grab more basil, or realizing how refreshing mint would be in your tea and picking it from