Susan Patterson

There is just something so perfect about homegrown tomatoes fresh off the vine and still warm from the summer sun. They transport you to a simpler time and the vibrant …

The world seems to be firmly divided into two camps: pro-cilantro and anti-cilantro. It is incredibly rare to find someone ambivalent about this ancient herb, either they love it or …

Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance you have to endure when you go outdoors, they’re a legitimate cause for health concerns. They buzz around, searching for people or animals to dine …

The Finger Lime tree (sometimes referred to as Caviar Lime) is native to Australia and true to its common name, the small elongated fruit is the size and shape of …

The kitchen is often an overlooked location when choosing houseplants. With its extreme temperature fluctuations from a boiling inferno during meal prep to the frozen Arctic at night time, along …

Ah, insects. The bane of every gardener and the reason that many reach for pesticides and other chemicals to eliminate their invasive presence once and for all. Surely you wouldn’t …

Perennial herbs are an excellent way to keep up your supply of fresh herbs without having to spend tons of money and time cultivating new plants every season. With proper …

You may have noticed witch hazel as an added ingredient in many of your toners, cleansers and makeup removers. There is a good reason for this. Witch hazel or Hamamelis …

Their sweet aroma fills the air and their delicate, yet vibrant colors entice the eye. Gertrude Stein said it best when she said, “A rose is a rose is a …

Raspberries are delicious, delicate members in the same botanical family as the rose and the blackberry. Also known as Rubus idaeus, raspberries contain more vitamin C than oranges and are …