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This is where the story of food begins. In the Garden explores the quiet, essential work and techniques for growing what we eat. Here, you’ll find seasonal observations, gardening tips, ingredient spotlights, and stories about the deep connection between cultivation and flavor. This section is a living archive of lessons learned in the dirt, shaped over time by weather, dedication, and passion.

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The Chef’s Garden

How every seed starts as a plan for something delicious. I start each gardening season with unprecedented optimism.

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The Garden Finds Its Rhythm

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There’s a point in every season when my garden morphs from a plan in my head to a growing, living entity that demands daily attention. It’s a good thing, because it means the plants are thriving.

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The Chef’s Garden

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How every seed starts as a plan for something delicious. I start each gardening season with unprecedented optimism.

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In the Garden with Michelle: Everything Is Growing

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I am back at war with the chipmunks, who have absolutely no respect or boundaries. It shouldn’t surprise me — it’s the same battle every year.

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Sow Easy: Get Started On Your Garden Now

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It’s not too early to be thinking about your summer vegetable garden. The chilly temperatures are moving out quickly, and warmer weather will be here before you know it.

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From Stem to Jar: Simple Ways to Store Summer Flavor

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Gardening in spring always brings a rush of hope. I’m eager to see the tender green seedlings mature, which fills me with promise about the season ahead. I spend those lengthening sunny days managing the new growth with countless hours of pruning, watering, staking and harvesting.

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