Afternoon pick me up tea recipe
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View ArticlePermaculture for any space
To determine the best placement for plantings and structures, permaculture offers you a way to look at the garden in terms of zones, and there are sustainable options for gardens of every size....
View ArticleRegional recipes
Cooking with local, seasonal veggies is one of the most satisfying ways to celebrate the unique tastes of your region. We asked the authors of our regional Vegetable Gardening Guides to share some of...
View ArticleRegional foraging: The taste of summer
California blackberries are juicy and delicious, fresh or in baked goods. Photo by Peter G. Smith and Judith Larner Lowry. Scroll to your region to discover the tasty summer flavors blooming in your...
View ArticleWhy you need to add lavender to your herb garden
All photos by Janet Loughrey. Edible herb gardens are as trendy as they are useful, and lavender can add color, fragrance, and a distinct floral flavor. With these suggestions for the best culinary...
View ArticleSummer strategies to get your kids outside
Photo by John Fisher. This summer, make outdoor play a daily adventure. Some of the most playful ways to get your kids outside are taking inspiration for crafts and cooking projects from the garden,...
View ArticleTo eat or not to eat?
Amanita bisporigera, or the destroying angel, is a common large white mushroom in mature forests, but also is found in grassy areas if a host tree species are present. Photo by the author. Not all...
View ArticleMushroom, Toadstool, Bolete, Stinkhorn, or ?
So what do you call it? From a botanical perspective, a mushroom is a fleshy fungus fruit body that has gills, or lamellae, that are covered with the reproductive layer, the hymenium. This hymenium...
View ArticleChinese kitchen garden winter greens
All included photos by Sarah Culver. Vegetables play a large, enchanting role in Chinese meals and traditions, and a Chinese kitchen garden is rich with versatile winter staples. Read more about...
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