SPOILER ALERT! I'm going to simmer beans, garlic, and aromatic vegetables on the hearth of my parlor fireplace. But you can make this very same deliciousness in a pot on the stove. … [Read more...]
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Design a Window Garden!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the window garden in my upstairs bath. This is an ordinary window that I outfitted for the decorative display and easy maintenance of houseplants. If you'd like … [Read more...]
Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Bread
BACK IN 2006, JIM LAHEY took the food world by storm when his recipe for no-knead bread appeared in The New York Times. After making his bread myself this week (5 times!), I can see … [Read more...]
What To Do In December
DECEMBER IS WHEN WE PUT THE GARDEN OUTDOORS TO BED, and then focus -- joyously -- on hearth and home. Consequently the month's chores are mostly enjoyable ones you can … [Read more...]
Companion Plants for Pest Control
"COMPANION PLANTING" -- the theory that certain plants benefit each other when grown in close proximity -- has proven an effective means of pest-control here at A Garden for the … [Read more...]
Merry Mantels
Adorning mantels with evergreens, candles, fruit, and ornaments is a holiday tradition that dates back to the Victorian era. My own mantels are swagged with boxwood, cedar, … [Read more...]
What To Do In December
No question about it, December is all about decorating, both within and without. But it's also the time to reflect upon the year's past achievements. Let's pause each day to … [Read more...]