The Gastronomic Gardener

03/23/2026

02/14/2026

Thinking about your first vegetable garden? Don't know where to start? Here's what I wish I knew 29 years ago.

Before You Plant Your First Garden – 7 Things You Need to Know

Starting a vegetable garden isn’t hard — but it can feel overwhelming when you’re shown everything at once, often in the wrong order.In this video, I share w...

12/21/2025

Finally! Spring is coming!

12/11/2025

Sorting seeds for spring? Don’t throw away those “old” packets just yet.
Most seeds stay good for years — and some last a long time.
Here’s the quick breakdown to help you get ready for planting. 🌱✨

Got seed questions? Ask away in the comments!

12/02/2025

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This early freeze has me in a bind!

I thought I had more time. We were out of town, big weather was moving in, and suddenly the forecast shifted to snow and single-digit temperatures. So we cut...

11/20/2025

New raised bed + fluffy soil + 113 days = big beautiful straight carrots!

11/12/2025

Roasted acorn squash with long-grain and wild rice, and garlicky green beans.
The sweetness of the squash, the chew of the rice, the snap of the beans — fall on a plate.
No shortcuts, just good ingredients done right.

10/28/2025

Seared tuna with smoked-paprika butternut purée, tomatillo–poblano salsa verde, and grilled leek confit. All three — squash, tomatillo, and leek — from the garden. The season’s closing but the flavors are still singing.

10/22/2025

That’s a wrap for basil season 🥲 Time to make one last batch of pesto before winter takes over.