Outdoor
Just looking at the stack of seed catalogs lying on the coffee table, I’m feeling overwhelmed almost to the point of paralysis. I know in... Read more
Every year, outside our bedroom windows, pairs of little red finches fuss at each other as they build their nest. The springtime chatter in the... Read more
Made in the Shade: Ten Great Plants for Shady Beds
I’m really excited about the garden I’ve planned for this year. It’s on a side of the house not visible to us or passersby, so... Read more
Grandma’s Rose
If Mother Nature had a Most Wanted list, I’d be in the top ten. I am a serial killer of plants. It’s ironic, really, because... Read more
Garden Design, Part One: Designing a "From Scratch" Garden
I typically design two types of gardens—gardens “from scratch” and renovations of existing gardens. I’d like to share with you some basic design principles that... Read more
A Chipmunk's Pinata
I never fed birds before, I guess I felt like I was already feeding so many; my family and pets. But, I had never... Read more
How to Make Use of Your Barbecue All Year Round
If you’re desperately waiting for spring to come and the barbecue season to begin again, stop waiting. With a bit of determination, there is no... Read more
Resolving to “cook more” in the new year won’t inspire action. Achieving lasting change calls for taking precise steps, so what specific new habits will you adopt in the kitchen come January 1? Tell us more.

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