IN AUGUST, the perennial garden winds down...and the veggie garden explodes. It's time to pickle the cukes, sauce the tomatoes, and freeze … [Read more...]
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A July Stroll in the Herb Garden
Nearly two months have passed since we last visited the Herb Garden. Would you like to see how the plants are progressing? Grab a drink and … [Read more...]
Your June Veggie Garden Report…and Mine
HOW'S YOUR VEGGIE PATCH PROGRESSING? Any problems to report? My own Kitchen Garden, above, is still waiting for consistently warm … [Read more...]
My Herb Garden in Mid-May, 2014
YESTERDAY, in between writing and cooking assignments, I spent some time working in the Herb Garden, with Lily the Beagle at my side. Would … [Read more...]
Home & Garden Chores for August
FOR ME, and maybe for you, too, August is a frantic month. There are cucumbers to pickle, tomatoes to sauce, and beans to freeze. Then there … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween!
LAST NIGHT, I donned wig, jabot, waistcoat, breeches, knee-high stockings and buckled shoes. The occasion? Our annual Halloween Masquerade Party, co-hosted with friends Ed and … [Read more...]
September, 2012 Chores
I'D LIKE TO TELL YOU that September is a restful month. But alas, this is the time to divide and reset perennials, order and plant bulbs, set up a … [Read more...]
Essential Chores for August
IN AUGUST, the perennial garden winds down...and the veggie garden explodes. It's time to pickle the cukes, sauce the tomatoes, and freeze the broccoli and beans. Then there are … [Read more...]
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
MY VERSION OF CHICKEN WITH 40 CLOVES OF GARLIC is super-easy to make, but it is also chi-chi enough for a formal dinner party. The … [Read more...]
Garden Chores for September
SEPTEMBER isn't for the faint-hearted gardener. This is the time to divide and reset perennials, order and plant bulbs, harvest and preserve veggies, set up a window garden, and … [Read more...]