My first garden was a failure. Aside from a few herbs, I literally harvested nothing except for three tomatoes. The zucchini plant died before it produced any fruit. The basil …
Ah, chicken salad. It’s the taste of childhood, of home, of picnics in the park. It’s also one of the best ways to repurpose the last of that chicken that’s …
Starting a veggie garden from seed is a wondrous adventure. Nothing against seedlings; I still opt for seedlings for part of my garden. But it really is fascinating to experience …
Do you remember being a kid and hating vegetables? I don't think any child was exempt from the green bean gag reflex, and canned vegetables were purely to blame. For …
Tis the season to celebrate summer squash! I know if you're growing this abundant crop, you'll soon be searching for recipes on how to use them up, and maybe a …
In theory, growing vegetables should be pretty easy. Put your seeds in the ground, water them, and a week later you have adorable little sprouts. 60 or so days later …
We all know that some of the joy of gardening is just being outdoors or getting some dirt under our nails. But let’s not kid ourselves, either. We also know …
Usually, when I write recipes from my garden, I’m referring to a surplus of tomatoes, or squash, or even peppers that all come at once and you feel like you …
I love a good loaf of banana bread or zucchini bread, but it can get a little repetitive sometimes. For those occasions when I am looking for something new, I …
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about growing summer squash at home—they’re nutritious, delicious, and easy to grow! Your summer squash garden doesn’t …
