Whether you live in an apartment with a tiny balcony or have just a few containers outside your back door, you can still support the ecosystem by attracting pollinators to your garden. These hard-working creatures play a crucial role in food production and climate health, and they need our help now more than ever. Why Pollinator Gardens Matter for the…
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How to Create a Pollinator-Friendly Garden in Small Spaces & Balconies
Cranberry Simple Syrup Recipe With Warm Holiday Spices
Updated and republished on May 12, 2025 to include new tips If you’re looking to add a burst of festive flavor to your favorite drinks and treats, this cranberry simple syrup recipe is the perfect seasonal touch. Infused with warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, it’s easy to make and ideal for holiday entertaining, DIY gifts, or cozy winter nights…
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DIY Salad Dressing Packets
Salad dressing packets made from dried herbs and spices are a handy pantry tool to have on hand for busy days. Try these three make-ahead recipes. It’s officially salad time in our neck of the woods. The temperatures are consistently in the high 80’s to low 90’s, and we’re looking for ways to stay cool. I like to use…
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Never Waste a Bag of Kale Again!
Do you find that your bags of kale hit their ‘use by’ date before you can eat it all? Learn to make powdered greens and never waste another bag! During the winter when the garden has gone to bed, you may be purchasing large bags of kale, spinach, collards, and mustard greens for fresh salads. You will probably do as…
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Good cooks know…
…that when it comes to herbs, there is nothing better than those that are clipped fresh from the garden. Encouraging an Herbal Lifestyle You may have a pot of rosemary by the back door, but growing herbs is about so much more. Many of you are striving for a healthy diet and cooking so many of your foods from scratch….
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