Salsa Verde with Pápalo
Roasted tomatillos and fresh Pápalo make this green salsa extra deliciosa.
Pápalo
Pápalo is an ancient Mexican herb that adds a bright flavor to tacos and salsa
Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding Hearts are the flowers of fairy tales, deciduous forests and shady urban spaces. Despite their dramatic look, they are not dangerously softhearted. Bleeding Hearts are low maintenance growers that will bloom reliably for years.
Smoky, Tangy, Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash soup with za’atar and hot chili peppers is a savory, healthy winter comfort food.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden is a jewel box on Staten Island in New York City that merits a visit every season.
Hellebore
Hellebore flowers have been in gardens and folklore for centuries. These resilient, hopeful plants can bloom in cold and snow.
Kimchi Made in NYC
Kimchi is spicy, pickled cabbage that is a staple in Korean cuisine. Kimchi is full of flavor and probiotics. Tend to your gut garden with New York City made kimchi.
Lily of the Valley
Plan to plant Lily of the Valley pips Thanksgiving week for happy, fragrant May Day bouquets.
Jardin Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
The plants of Oaxaca serve as a guide to the artistry of this culture-rich region in Mexico and their stories are beautifully told at the Jardin Etnobotánico de Oaxaca. See you soon Mexico!
Ranunculus
Ranunculus are the “it” flower of the bouquet world and when they show up at farmers markets and flower stands, warm days are around the corner. Ranunculus are easy to grow and charming in planters and window boxes. Plan and purchase in fall to have your favorite flowers in spring.
Nasturtium are Edible
Nasturtium flowers, leaves, buds and seeds are edible and packed with vitamin C and a crisp, peppery flavor.
6 Candles for Fall
Brooklyn candlemakers have captured that fall-feel with a bounty of unique scent combinations to warm every haven.
Coleus Color
Coleus are the vibrant, splashy, bold, sometimes flashy, can be gaudy plants whose foliage is the main attraction.
Farm Garden, City Garden
Discover flowers that add a burst of color when summer nods to fall.
Outdoor: Nocturnal Flowers
There is something magical about seeing a patch of flowers illuminated by the moon on a sweet summer night…
Outdoor: The Pollinator Plan - August Pink
As summer winds-down, these vibrant pink blooms deliver a splash of color to outdoor spaces that by mid-August tend to be a bit overgrown, faded and ready for a new season.