My "War of the Roses"
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Every spring, on the first warm weather weekend, my husband marches ceremoniously to the shed and emerges minutes later, grinning like a madman, pruning shears in hand.
Dig these great gardening sites!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
My husband has discovered Google (which is funny enough to warrant an entire post - stay tuned), and, with my help, has uncovered some great sites for gardeners, in the process.
Bountiful basil
Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
Looks like I've got some serious pesto-making to do this weekend. Here's a couple more recipes I dug out of "The Pesto Manifesto."
Beanstalk alert
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
My next-door neighbor's name is Pete, not Jack, but he appears to be growing a beanstalk in his garden for his grandkids' recreation.
Caprese salad tonight!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Finally, I've got enough ripe cherry tomatoes to make my all-time favorite summer salad. Tonight's the night! Recipe to follow...
My pesto manifesto
Friday, June 27, 2008
Looks like we're in for a bumper crop of basil this summer, and I'm looking forward to making my first batch of pesto this weekend. Here is my favorite recipe with a few variations and, remember, you don't have to have basil leaves to make a pesto with pizzazz.
Forget Martha, I'm into Margaret now
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Attention, gardeners! Need a little inspiration? A break from the same ol'-same ol'? Check out this talented woman's Web site and get some "horticultural how-to and woo-woo!"
What to do with all that sage
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
If your herb garden is overflowing with fresh, fragrant sage and you can't think of anything to do with it - outside of stuffing a turkey (and who wants to do that in June?) - check out this simple yet sophisticated appetizer.
The best edible flowers
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Herbalist Billi Parus rarely uses salt in any food she fixes. Instead, she uses herbs. This year, the Herb Society of America named an edible flower, calendula, as its Herb of the Year.
Plant protection essential for keeping a quality garden
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Mulching my garden is one of my least favorite garden activities. It is time-consuming and usually dusty — but so important.
Recipe for an herb garden
Saturday, June 7, 2008
I love running my hand across the basil as I walk through the vegetable garden. I hesitate, then breathe deeply as its spicy scent fills the air.
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