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Recipe: Roasted Parsnips with Sage

Roasted parsnips might not seem like a timely dish for summer, but this recipe is perfect for a stored harvest or spring-grown root veggies

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 25, 2025
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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First harvest of the season

Recipe: How to Cook Artichokes Fast!

Cook artichokes fast. The idea of steaming these perennial flower buds for 45 minutes is not appealing to me. But when you use a pressure cooker, you cut the time to minutes.

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 14, 2025
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Swiss chard is a must-grow. Find out why in this video.

YouTube: 4 Reasons to Grow Swiss Chard

Our latest YouTube video shares 4 reasons to grow Swiss chard. Not only is it beautiful in the garden, it provides two flavors in one plant.

Post author:Christy
Post published:December 3, 2024
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Rutgers Devotion basil just keeps on giving. It outperformed every basil we grew this summer.

It’s Basil Season!

It's Basil season! Let's dip into the Gardenerd archives for great ideas that will keep you using basil all season.

Post author:Christy
Post published:July 30, 2024
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The finished product is delicious and really screams spring!

Recipe: Lemon Balm Sorbet with Lemon and Lime

A client gave me an herb cookbook by Jekka McVicar years ago, & I made the Lemon Balm Sorbet. It came out so tasty. Make it yourself!

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 14, 2024
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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These bars have a tangy, sweet taste that keeps you coming back for just one more.

Recipe: Rhubarb Cream Bars

A monthly produce exchange in my neighborhood lead to making Rhubarb Cream Bars this weekend.

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 30, 2024
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Volunteer stinging nettles will becomes soup this week.

Pick-Your-Own Stinging Nettles

Stinging nettles volunteered at Gardenerd HQ, then we put out the call for a Pick-Your-Own party.

Post author:Christy
Post published:March 13, 2024
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Make Ellen King's ginger cookies this holiday season

Recipe: Ginger Cookies

Put ground ginger, fresh ginger or crystalized ginger into anything and you've got something special. Here is one of my favorite ginger cookie recipes, from Ellen King's Heritage Baking book.