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Lemons in water in a jar
Lemons in water in a jar

Food

How to Store Lemons the Fabio Way

Because I'm trying to crack down on food waste in my kitchen, this tip from Chef Fabio Viviani caught my attention: placing the whole citrus in a large jar and cover with water before storing in the
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Bowl of granola

Food

My Favorite Granola Recipe

One of my favorite breakfasts is yogurt with granola and fresh blueberries. I started making my own granola ages ago
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Face planter with greenery spilling over the left side and grass in the middle

Garden Travel

Spring 2025 Garden Events in Atlanta

I'm lucky to live in the Atlanta area where spring comes early. Quite often in February, we’ll have afternoon
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Pink and green flowers in a planter next to a chair in summer

Garden

Georgia Perennial Plant Symposium 2025

Spring is just around the corner and that means it's time to soak up all the inspiration for spring gardens. You'll have
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Running cedar in the woods

Garden

Look for These Plants When You Walk in the Woods

This article first appeared in my local newspaper's Master Gardener column in November 2024. A walk in the woods is a
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Greenhouse Management magazine cover December 2024

Garden Writing

Adopt-A-Flower in Juneau, Alaska

Just want to share a story that is very special to my heart. It's a feature published in the December 2024 issue of
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Cookies with currants and macadamia nuts

Food

Macadamia Nut and Currant Cookie Recipe

This is my new favorite cookie recipe ~ Macadamia and Currant Cookies. I think of these cookies as Garden Tour Cookies.
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Buttermilk scones on a baking sheet

Food

Buttermilk Scones Recipe

Try my buttermilk scones recipe One of the dearest compliments I've ever received on food that I've made, and keep in
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Bowl of vegetable soup with bread and a spoon

Food

Bean Soup with Turkey and Greens Recipe

When the doomsayers of the Weather Channel predicted a hurricane that would hit the Big Bend of Florida and churn inland
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Fresh organic figs from a fig tree

Garden

Grow an Organic Fruit Orchard at Home

This story on growing an organic fruit orchard first appeared in my local newspaper's Master Gardener column. Many
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