What's in Season

15 Ways to Use and Preserve Fresh Basil

posted by Stephanie on September 5,2012 tags basil, Recipes

If you propagated your basil from cuttings like I did this year, no doubt you have a boatload of basil to contend with. Here are some recipes that go beyond the norm and help that basil last throughout the year.

Spotted: Bicycle Wheel Trellis
posted by Stephanie on May 20,2013 tags spotted, trellis
This bike wheel trellis is not only an ingenious recycling project, but also a great way to grow peas. I just happened to be walking by it and knew that I had to share the project here.
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Top Gardening Blogs to Follow in 2013
posted by Stephanie on May 19,2013
Garden Therapy has just recently be given the honor of #9 of the Top 100 Gardening Blogs to Follow. Thanks to the creators of this infographic, we are in good company!
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The Many Shades of Lime
posted by Stephanie on May 15,2013 tags limes, margarita, recipe, taco
To be able to grow citrus in my climate is a dream. A dear friend passed on a tiny yuzu sprout that he started from seed that I have tucked away in my herb bed hoping for some of this deliciously sour and fragrant Japanese fruit, albeit …
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Rangpur Lime Margarita
posted by Stephanie on May 11,2013 tags lime, margarita, recipe
Active Time 15 min. Total Time 45 min. Makes 1 drink 1 fresh common (Persian) lime wedge or water, for rimming glass, plus 1 lime slice, halved, for garnish Coarse salt, for rimming glass Ice, for serving 1½ ounces silver tequila 1 ounce fresh Rangpur lime juice …
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Cotija and Corn Tacos with Lime and Mango
posted by Stephanie on May 10,2013 tags corn, lime, recipe, taco
Active/Total Time 25 min. Makes 12 Tacos The corn salad that fills these tacos makes a great side dish as well. If you are averse to raw corn, you can always blanch the kernels in boiling water for one minute before proceeding with the recipe. 2¾ cups fresh corn …
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