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Edible Gardening

Edible Flowers Are Everywhere These Days—Here’s What to Know Before You Bake with Them

The stunning trend is taking over.

May 5, 2023

May 9, 2023

Edible Gardening

How to Grow (Yes, Grow) Pinterest’s ‘It Dessert’ This Spring

Chef and cult cake creator Rose Wilde shares her garden-inspired creations.

March 16, 2023

March 17, 2023

Edible Gardening

8 Surprising Must-Have Seeds for Your Vegetable Garden

A James Beard Award-winning chef and a farmer to Michelin-starred chefs weigh in on what to grow this season.

February 15, 2023

February 21, 2023

Food & Drink

The $5,000 Spice You Should Be Cooking with Every Day

On a bucolic farm in Lake County, California, a rare spice is lovingly cultivated, dried, and packed by a devoted cadre of crocus obsessives. We join this committed crew at their annual harvest feast for a vivid array of delicious dishes and drinks.

September 26, 2022

April 28, 2023

Garden Basics

How Can We Make the Most of Our Edible Gardens? We Asked the Epic Expert

YouTube star Kevin Espiritu shares how to increase your garden’s yield.

June 2, 2022

June 9, 2022

Garden Basics

Easy Mistakes to Make When Growing from Seed, and How to Fix Them

The Plant Good Seed Company's Quin Shakra walks us through the basics of growing seeds in raised bed environments.

March 30, 2022

April 21, 2022

Edible Gardening

Herb Garden Basics: The Tasty Essentials Every Home Cook Should Grow

Never run out of parsley again. Or basil. Or thyme. Or cilantro. Or...

May 19, 2021

January 7, 2022

Home & Garden

10 Design Ideas for a Tiny Edible Garden

This garden has a secret: Virtually every plant in it can be put on your plate or in a vase. It doesn’t look like a typical edible garden, which is exactly the point

September 22, 2014

August 4, 2021

Home & Garden

Storage Solutions to Enjoy Your Harvest All Year Long

Here’s how to store your peppers, berries, tomatoes, green beans, and more, so you can enjoy your harvest all year long.

August 5, 2021

August 7, 2021

Edible Gardening

Mushrooms Are Having a Moment. And Not Just the Magic Ones

This farmers market staple is all the rage, and we found the best ones in California.

February 28, 2022

Plant Your Herb Garden

32 Indispensable Herbs

Our guide to growing and cooking with basic and gourmet herbs

January 11, 2006

May 20, 2021

Edible Gardening

10 Beautiful Herb Garden Designs

Fresh ways to make your herb garden both functional and super-stylish

October 25, 2016

August 4, 2021

Edible Gardening

8 Ideas for Growing a Cocktail Garden

Learn how to incorporate your edible bounty into your own personal cocktail bar with planting and design lessons from the Sunset Test Garden

September 24, 2016

August 4, 2021

Edible Gardening

Grow Your Own Herbal Tea Garden

Get ready to embrace the latest addition to the locavore movement—homegrown teas.

April 25, 2018

April 5, 2022

Edible Gardening

5 Things You Need to Know Before You Plant a Vegetable Garden

Yes, You Can Grow Your Own Spices in Your Garden and Save Money—Here’s How

These Native Plants Are Not Only Good for Your Garden, But They Also Have a Bonus Perk

The Answer to the Prettiest DIY Bouquets? Your Vegetable Garden

How to Grow the Best Vegetables You’ve Ever Seen

The Latest From Sunset

Edible Flowers Are Everywhere These Days—Here’s What to Know Before You Bake with Them

How to Grow (Yes, Grow) Pinterest’s ‘It Dessert’ This Spring

8 Surprising Must-Have Seeds for Your Vegetable Garden

The $5,000 Spice You Should Be Cooking with Every Day

How Can We Make the Most of Our Edible Gardens? We Asked the Epic Expert

Easy Mistakes to Make When Growing from Seed, and How to Fix Them

Herb Garden Basics: The Tasty Essentials Every Home Cook Should Grow

10 Design Ideas for a Tiny Edible Garden

Storage Solutions to Enjoy Your Harvest All Year Long

Mushrooms Are Having a Moment. And Not Just the Magic Ones

Plant Your Herb Garden

32 Indispensable Herbs

10 Beautiful Herb Garden Designs

8 Ideas for Growing a Cocktail Garden

Grow Your Own Herbal Tea Garden

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