Poor, misunderstood garlic mustard. There are multiple web pages devoted to the eradication of this plant (botanical name = Alliaria petiolata). But despite the fact that it’s an aggressive, invasive weed that crowds out many beloved natives, I can’t bring myself to be upset when I come across a patch of it in the woods. Because although it’s a thug…
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Pickled Daylily Bud Recipe
As I type this, I’m looking out at the daylilies in my garden. These aren’t hybrids or cultivars, but the plain old ditch lilies that grace the sides of so many country roads. These are the daylilies that not only feed the gardener’s soul, but also the forager’s stomach.
All About Elderflowers (Sambucus species)
Some people call them elderflowers and others call them elderberries. For me, it depends on the season. Either way you look at it, the elder is a generous plant, producing two edible crops with excellent flavors. In spring you’ll find fragrant flowers, and in late summer, you’ll harvest clusters of deep purple fruit.
Edible Flowers that are Truly Worth It!
I will never waste your time with garnish. Yes, garnish is pretty, but if it doesn’t contribute something more, like flavor, scent, or surprise, it’s not worth my time. Or yours.
The Enigma: a Summer Sassafras Cocktail Recipe
Who doesn’t appreciate a cool craft cocktail at the end of a hot summer day? (That’s a rhetorical question.) If you live where there are sassafras trees, consider yourself lucky. It’s not only a beautiful tree in the landscape, but its three edible parts make it useful and tasty as well. This sassafras cocktail recipe uses the leaves of the…
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