In the Garden – Jan/Feb 2021

Growing an Indoor Herb Garden by Holly Boettcher Using fresh herbs is a way to add intense or subtle flavor to any dish, including soups, stews, and roasted vegetables. You can add them to dressings and sauces or use them for garnish to make your food presentation...

In the Garden – December 2020

Make a Holiday Garden Container by Holly Boettcher Gardening season is behind me, but I do my best to find ways to continue working with plants. I gather up some unique containers, then go on a scavenger hunt for items such as greenery, dried flowers, birch branches,...

In the Garden – November 2020

A Beautiful Plant for the Holidays by Holly Boettcher As I wander through stores this time of year, I am awestruck by the beauty of Christmas Cactus blooming profusely in shades of red, yellow, salmon, pink, fuchsia, and white.   Besides the beauty of the plant, did...

In the Garden – October 2020

Putting the Garden to Bed by Holly Boettcher The growing season has been amazing, and it’s hard to imagine all the hard work has come to an end. You’ve had plenty of time to savor your crops, but the garden needs to go to bed for the winter. This may be the furthest...
In the Garden – September 2020

In the Garden – September 2020

Jack and the Beanstalk by Holly Boettcher I’ve been enjoying fresh vegetables from my garden all summer. I love to pick tender green beans to steam for dinner and my favorite treat is Caprese Salad with heirloom tomatoes that I started from seeds back in March. Did...