Backyard Harvest

July 23, 2008

Backyard Harvest

Gardeners share their zucchini recipes

What to do with an overabundant zucchini crop? Local gardeners share their tasty ideas.

June 25, 2008

Backyard Harvest

Bountiful blueberries

The plentiful, healthful fruit is surprisingly easy to grow

June 25, 2008

Backyard Harvest

Dill, oregano perk up potatoes for a side dish

Catonsville gardener Kelby Brick shares simple recipe

June 11, 2008

Backyard harvest

Collard greens recipe features molasses, brown sugar and bacon

It's time to eat collard greens. Brad Knatz of Uniontown, who writes that he's been a vegetable gardener for 20 years, shared his recipe for Southern Collard Greens. He calls the recipe, in which fresh greens are slow-cooked with molasses and brown sugar and topped with bacon, "a great old Southern recipe for folks who have never tried collard greens."

May 28, 2008

Backyard harvest

Nature's refresher delivers an icy burst of flavor

Anyone with some Maryland dirt, sunshine and a little water can experience mint's charms in their backyard.