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    A Gift of Persimmons

    A few weeks ago, my daughter Lucie sent me a box of 'Hachiya' persimmons grown in her backyard in California. These sweet, delectable fruits are truly a gift--and my anticipation…

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    Cole Play: Crops for Winter Gardening

    Let me tell you, we are eating some greens here in Maryland. We've had an extremely mild winter here in the Mid-Atlantic East Coast, so the cole crops, brassicas are…

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    Warming Vegetarian Chili for Winter Solstice

    I've been preparing this veggie chili for many years now--and so have tweaked and perfected the recipe. I recently made it at the IHA conference featuring Capsicum, Herb of the…

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    Bittersweet Chocolate and Chipotle Bark with Salted Pistachios

    After writing about making chocolate chipotle bark with salted pistachios, I have had requests for the recipe. I'm sharing the recipe here--it makes a brilliant gift for your favorite chilehead,…

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    Holiday Gift Ideas For Veggie Gardeners 2015

    Here are some great holiday gift ideas for the veggie gardener on your list.

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    Easy-to-Make Holiday Gifts from Your Garden

    A collection of simple homemade garden crafts to give as gifts.

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    Green Friday

    While many folks were out experiencing "Black Friday"--I spent time in the out doors with family doing chores--and enjoying a beautiful day in nature. The next two days are great…

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    All the Trimmings: Seasonal Side Dishes for the Holidays

    We give thanks for the garden bounty and the farmers' markets for local organic produce and to the farmers everywhere for growing our food. Thanksgiving isn't all about turkey--here are…

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    How-To

    Earth-Friendly Gardening

    The first time I visited an established permaculture homestead, I felt an immediate connection to the way of life embodied in that special place. This well-designed living environment was also…

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    Design

    Take the Vegetable Garden to New Heights

    The task was a bit overwhelming: Design and create an edible garden that was productive enough to supply produce for a restaurant, make sure it looked beautiful most of the…