Edible Gardens

How Long Will Vegetable Seeds Stay Viable?

January 8, 2013
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Each year, I end up with many more vegetable seeds than I could possible plant in my garden. So, I give them to friends. Or, I save them for the next growing season … or, the next growing season after that. As a result, some of my seeds are several years old. Should I throw […]

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Edible Flowers Video

January 7, 2013
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Learn more about edible flowers in this fun new video with Autumn Barr of Peaceful Valley/GrowOrganicCom, who is interviewing me about some of my favorite flowers to eat – and how to use these pretty petals in delicious culinary dishes.

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Win an Edible Flowers-Garden Lovers Giveaway

January 3, 2013
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Happy New Year!  Before you know it, spring will be here and you’ll be able to garden outdoors again. In celebration of this new beginning, Seasonal Wisdom has teamed up with Peaceful Valley/GrowOrganic.com for a fun gardening giveaway to get you off to a great start! Why not grow edible flowers this year, along with fruit and […]

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Fun DIY Ways to Preserve Garden-Fresh Foods

August 23, 2012
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As summer starts to transition into fall, it’s a great time to preserve all kinds of garden-fresh foods for cold-season meals. This Seasonal Wisdom post explores some fun and easy ways to store and use edible flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables from farmers’ markets or your own backyard. Plus, you’ll find other great resources for […]

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Six Basil Varieties to Try

July 22, 2012
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It’s hard to imagine summer cooking without basil (Ocimum basilicum). One of the most popular warm-season herbs, basil tastes wonderful whether it’s topping a pizza or puréed into pesto.  With so many new varieties available to try, why not consider some new flavors? Here are six garden-fresh basil varieties from my kitchen garden: Top row […]

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Growing Beets in the Garden

June 8, 2012
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Beets are beautiful vegetables that thrive in cool weather. Above are some beets freshly picked from our kitchen garden, along with a red onion (bottom right). Learn more about growing beets and enjoying their edible roots, leaves and stems in the kitchen. All photos copyright Seasonal Wisdom, unless otherwise noted.

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Cool-Season Veggies to Harvest Now

May 27, 2012
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Lettuces are among the gorgeous, cool-season vegetables I’m gathering from our kitchen garden right now. The chilly spring days — and periodic rainstorms — have ushered in many different delicious fresh foods for our homegrown meals. Come take a look at Seasonal Wisdom’s little potager, and see some of my favorite food growing  and serving […]

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Speaking Out About Edible Flowers

May 9, 2012
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Edible flowers aren’t a new culinary trend, they’ve been enjoyed since ancient times. This summer, Seasonal Wisdom is sharing lots of old and new information about enjoying edible flowers safely. Come learn about my upcoming presentation at the 2012 Mother Earth News Fair in Puyallup, Washington, along with other edible flower tips and resources that you […]

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A Grow Your Groceries Giveaway

May 7, 2012
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If you like home-grown tomatoes, peppers, basil, oregano and other delicious warm-season herbs and vegetables, you’re in luck. Right about now is when many gardeners can expect their last average frost date, so it’s time to get planting your kitchen garden. That’s why we’re delighted to host this Grow Your Groceries Giveaway.  One lucky gardener […]

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Experts Pick Three Great Vegetables To Grow

April 25, 2012
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With so many wonderful vegetables out there, it can be hard to decide what to grow in your kitchen garden, especially if you have a small growing space. This photo shows some of last year’s harvest from our garden, where the heirloom tomatoes, eggplants, elder berries and herbs provided healthy, delicious and colorful ingredients for […]

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