When yuccas are grown in a cold climate, it may be tough for these plants to make it through the winter unscathed. In this guide to caring for winter-injured yucca plants, youβll learn how to help a frost-damaged specimen the right way as well as how to prevent cold injury and frost damage in the future. Read more now.
Japanese maples are fairly sturdy trees that can live a long time but they can suffer from winter dieback. When temperatures rise and fall repeatedly, especially coupled with desiccating winds, it can seriously harm your plants. Learn all about dealing with and preventing winter damage in Japanese maples in this guide.
Spice-Rubbed Braised Tofu with Vegetables in a Savory Umami Sauce. A unique delicious holiday entree that all cooks in one pan! (gluten-free and nut-free with soy-free options)
I wanted to make a vegan braised meat-style dish for the holidays, so I came up with this one-skillet meal thatβs rich, hearty, and incredibly flavorful. It features an amazing, aromatic spice rub that smells so meaty youβll be surprised itβs entirely plant-based. The spice rub coats tofu thatβs been frozen, thawed, and pressed, giving it a dense, chewy texture perfect for braising.
The base for the braise starts with crisped-up potatoes and carrots. After searing the vegetables, we make a deeply flavorful sauce with caramelized onions, lots of aromatics, and fresh herbs, and flavor boosters.Β
The tofu and vegetables braise together in this sauce, allowing the tofu to absorb all that flavor while developing a slightly crispy top and a tender, chicken-like interior.
We use an oven-safe pan to start the dish on the stovetop and finish it in the oven, where the vegetables become perfectly tender and the tofu gets a gorgeous golden top.Β
A simple herb sauce adds a bright, fresh contrast, but you can enjoy it on its own, too. Itβs full of amazing flavors with or without. The herb sauce just bumps up the flavor even more.
Why Youβll Love Braised Tofu and Vegetables
1-pan entree thatβs perfect for the holiday table
flavorful braised vegetables in caramelized onion sauce
big pieces of crisp, herb-rubbed tofu
naturally gluten-free and nut-free with easy soy-free option
Dahlias are tender perennials, hardy only in Zones 9 to 11, so they must be dug out of the ground in cooler zones and stored over the winter. Gardeners inβ¦
Itβs fall, and itβs time for some comfort food. And whatβs more comforting than this casserole, which has a stewy mushroom gravy with beans and veggies, topped with potatoes smothered in garlic butter? There are lots of fall herbs, like fresh thyme and sage, and it all comes together really quickly.Β
Once the mushroom and onions are cooked, add the beans, herbs and stew ingredients and top them with some sliced potato and bake, and thats it. You get all the fall flavors and a dish that reminds of mashed potatoes and mushroom bourguignon w/o all the work.
Itβs comforting, stewy, and perfect for a fall dinner with your family, served with a side salad, garlicky dinner rolls, or some crusty bakery bread. Or serve it however else you like!
Why Youβll Love Mushroom Potato Casserole
cozy, hearty, stewy beans and veggies in a rich, mushroom gravy
1-pan oven recipe, no standing at the stove!
very little active cooking time
No cooking the aromatics and potato separately
naturally nut-free with easy gluten-free and soy-free options
Clematis vines add long-lasting beauty to the garden from spring to fall. But not all varieties can survive freezing temperatures and some require a bit of protection to make it through cold snaps and hard frosts. Discover how to provide winter care for the different types of clematis in this guide. Read more now.
Winter doesn't have to mean the end of the growing season and home-grown food. Don't let Old Man Winter spell an end to the fun. There are dozens of edible species you can grow in a winter greenhouse, from leafy greens like watercress to root veggies like beets and turnips. This guide gives you 35 excellent options.
Want to help your garden rest well this winter? Winter mulching is a great way to prolong harvests, improve soil quality, and protect overwintering plants by insulating soil with organic materials. Learn how to use mulch to better support perennials and annual crops this winter. Read more now.
If you mourn the loss of garden-fresh herbs with the arrival of cold weather, take heart. There are a few that still continue to produce leaves in winter, and parsleyβs one of them β so you can enjoy the fresh taste in your favorite recipes all year. Learn how to grow parsley in winter in this guide. Read more now.
Dahlias are spectacular, long-lasting flowers that add reliable color to the late season garden. But these plants are frost tender and donβt like wet feet. They need to lifted for winter storage and benefit from having their tubers divided in spring. Learn how to lift and store your dahlias during winter in this guide.
Hot peppers are typically grown as annuals, but did you know that you can overwinter these perennial plants for a larger harvest next season? With the right preparation, you can keep your favorite varieties dormant in the winter months and they'll come back healthy in spring. Learn how to winterize hot pepper plants.
When the thermometer takes a sudden dive, you may wake up to a vegetable garden coated with frost. Some crops can tolerate it, but others are ruined instantly. Learn about the hardiness of vegetables, what to do when frost is in the forecast, and how to deal with the damage that may occur in this guide. Read more now.
The glory days of summer may be over but there are still a few things to do in the garden before winter arrives. Take the time now to get these tasks done and your plants will be protected from freeze and frost, the soil will be nourished, and your garden will be ready for action when spring arrives. Get the list here.