Eggplant with Figs and Fennel

Eggplant with Figs and Fennel

As I was planning a garden-to-table menu for the Winter Solstice I knew that I wanted to use roasted eggplant from the freezer, but I couldn’t find a recipe that I felt worked well with the rest of the menu. So many eggplant recipes involve tomato sauce, and...
Celebrating The Seasons

Celebrating The Seasons

In the rush and hype of Christmas and New Year’s, the Winter Solstice gets left in the dust…or perhaps lost in the dark would be more appropriate wording. In the northern hemispheres, however, this is an important time as the days will begin to grow ever...
I Love Goldcrest Cypress

I Love Goldcrest Cypress

Name:  Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’ aka Goldcrest cypress or lemon cypress Type of Plant:  This is a dwarf evergreen in areas where it’s hardy – zone 7-9. It has a columnar growth habit and lime-green, fragrant foliage. In the Northeast this plant is...
A Gardener’s Letter To Santa

A Gardener’s Letter To Santa

Dear Santa, It’s been a great year in the garden…as I’m sure you’ve noticed, the beds have been filled with the usual mix of naughty (mugwort, bindweed and crabgrass) and nice. Especially good this year was the Anthriscus that has self-seeded...
I Love Weigela ‘Rubidor’

I Love Weigela ‘Rubidor’

Name:  Weigela florida ‘Rubidor’ Type of Plant:  A shrub that’s hardy in zones 5-9 that brings a large dose of “POW” to the garden. This variety of an old fashioned shrub has brilliant yellow leaves, bright pink (some say rose red) flowers, and a fairly large,...
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