Monthly Archives— September, 2014

An Abundance of Basil

75 Plants Yield a Year’s Worth of Pesto and More! Early September is still harvest season in Seattle. That means I’m spending more time in the kitchen processing our bounty, and less time at the computer working on this blog. To top it off, June was drier than normal this year, followed by hotter than… Continue reading →

  • Words by Andrea Leigh Ptak
  • September 16, 2014
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The Waning Garden

Revel in the Change of Season It’s that time of year when some might think my garden looks a little sad. Blooms fade. Leaves yellow and wither. And the fruits and veggies are putting on their clearance sales before shuttering their doors for the season. I’m not one for annuals—except for a few mums in… Continue reading →

  • Words by Andrea Leigh Ptak
  • September 3, 2014
  • 5 Comments
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