Here’s What’s Happening October 1 – 15

Saturday, October 2 10:00 am Fall Planting Marianne Binetti Edibles, Lawns and more! Marianne Binetti, a Seattle gardener favorite, will be at Swansons as we leap into the pleasures of fall gardening, the green way! Find out what edibles you can grow – and harvest – during the fall and winter, as well as what can

Orange Cinnamon Breakfast Boost

Orange juice “brings a sweet and tangy flavor to many recipes and provides a variety of nutrients to help maintain good health throughout the year,” says registered dietitian Kim Galeaz, coauthor of 4 Weeks to Maximum Immunity . She developed today’s super-easy breakfast recipe to help readers maintain a healthy immune system . All of the ingredients should be available at a well-stocked natural and organic food store.

This Weekend: The Arboretum’s Bulb Extravaganza!

If you’re in the market for some beautiful blooming bulbs (and who isn’t?) stay away from the big box stores, put away those catalogs, log off the internet and head down to the region’s finest bulb sale – the Arboretum Foundation’s Annual Fall Bulb & Plant Sale, Sunday, October 3 and Monday, October 4, from

Fall Vegetable Gardening in Four Climate Zones

As we enter fall and prepare for the winter ahead, some gardeners may give up on the edible part of their gardens.

Organic Blueberry-Mint Limeade

Fall may have arrived, but we’re going to endure triple-digit temperatures in Southern California next week.

Chamomile To Calm Your Mind

What can I say about Chamomile that can gently sedate you, calm your tummy, add aroma to your bath water and beautify your yard? Egyptians loved chamomile so much that they dedicated this flower to their Sun god, Ra

Fall Container Gardening

Now that summer is officially over (and many will argue that it never really arrived this year) it’s time to get started on all those well-intentioned gardening plans. Molbak’s has some seminars tomorrow that will get you off to a good start with your fall planning – and planting – schemes

Organic Mushroom & Egg Wrap

As we recently reported, white button mushrooms may play a role in preventing breast cancer , and they’ve long been considered a power food .

Green Showdown: Parsley vs. Cilantro

For decades, American cooks relegated sprigs of parsley to throwaway garnishes on the sides of sad-looking dinner plates. More recently, herb-savvy cooks have recognized parsley’s clean, fresh flavor—an essential ingredient in dishes like Gremolata-Crusted Fish Fillets , Orange-Parsley Hummus and Braised Mushrooms with Herbs . Cilantro , often called Chinese parsley, adds a distinctive flavor to Thai and Latin American cuisine , and I encourage you to experiment with easy recipes like Tequila-Lime Corn & Bean Salad , Thai Roasted Squash Soup (right) and Garlic Snow Peas with Cilantro .

Easy Indoor House Plants: Succulents

Succulents are hot-weather plants in their native habitats, but they’re shockingly easy to grow indoors in any climate.

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