It's easy to love this lesser-known, celery-like herb. I fell in love with lovage long before I ever tasted it. The day my husband’s elderly Uncle ...
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Wild and Wonderful Edible Weeds
Dandelions, burdock, and other pesky weeds can be a delicious opportunity instead of a blight. So-called weeds are thrivers, early adopters, ...
Make the Most of Sweet Peas
Call them sweet peas, green peas, garden peas, English peas... they're the same thing and grow the same way. Peas thrive in a cool, sunny climate and ...
How to Harvest and Cook Snails From the Garden
Turn garden pests into gourmet treats with this simple guide. It’s true: you can eat the snails in your garden, at least they are if your yard and ...
Permaculture on Cape Cod
Resilient Roots shares its wisdom with gardeners and farmers. This may come as a bit of a shock to you, but we’re doing it wrong. Whether it’s a few ...
1,000 Ways to Not Grow Cauliflower
Just like many babies in nature, seedlings are vulnerable to predators and need constant vigilance. Spring garden plans are very similar to most of ...
How to Plant Tomatoes
Plant 'em deep and prep the soil. Enjoying a summer showcase of awesome tomatoes of any variety takes good garden prep work now. By prepping the soil ...
Straw Bale Gardening
Hay bales provide an excellent venue for growing produce, even (especially!) for beginning gardeners. Horticulturist Joel Karsten began growing ...
Tips for Growing Food on Your Deck or Patio
Growing food doesn’t necessarily require a big backyard. Even if you live in a high-rise apartment, homegrown vegetables and herbs can be yours. In ...
How to Grow All Kinds of Berries in Pots & Containers
Container gardening berries is totally possible—just follow a few simple steps. Growing berries in pots isn’t difficult when you select the right ...