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Botanic Notables: A Public Food Forest in Seattle

The first trees were just planted in Beacon Food Forest, a forager-friendly garden in Seattle. With a projected seven acres of fruits, nuts, and vegetables, it will be the nation's largest public edible landscape.

Quest For Fire

By Norman Vanamee

Fourth of July kicks of grilling season and we highlight four of the best new grills.

Botanic Notables: Plants of The Hunger Games

By Anna Laurent

Leaves, berries, blossoms, and bark: A guide to the plants of The Hunger Games.

Botanic Notables: Ornamental Kales & Cabbages

By Anna Laurent

Ornamental kales and cabbages are ubiquitous winter foliage plants, with leaves that turn colors after a couple of frosts.

Cocktail Recipes

By Elissa Altman

Four great cocktail recipes using fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden to try.

Farm to Table: Restaurants With Gardens

By Jane Lerner

Farm-to-table has become the ultimate food trend of the year. And for some restaurants, the path from farm to table is quite short—we highlight 11 restaurants from Seattle to Maine that are growing their produce for their recipes on their roof, in raised beds, in recycled tires, and in aeroponic towers for fresh, delicious, and truly local and seasonal cuisine.