Dried tomato pesto with basil and cashew nuts

Sun-dried tomato pesto is a flavorful sauce made with a few simple ingredients and ready in minutes. Made with sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, fresh basil, lemon, and cashews, this easy pesto recipe has a bold flavor with a healthy dose of lemon and the peppery tang of basil. It’s thick enough to spread on […]
How to prevent gardening injuries

Gardening is one of the most rewarding physical activities, but it’s also one of the most underrated causes of injury. Repetitive movements, awkward postures, heavy lifting, and sharp tools combine to create a surprising number of strains, cuts, and chronic pain issues each season. The good news is that most gardening injuries are completely preventable […]
The most important gardening lesson I learned (and why I ultimately wrote this book)

My first home was a blue bungalow in an up-and-coming neighborhood that no one else wanted. Since I was at the top of my budget, I came up with a plan to repair it using whatever materials I could find and a healthy dose of creativity. I spent years scouring classified ads, thrift stores, and […]