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Sustainable Living
Welcome to our blog! Sustainable living comes in many forms, and we're here to explore them all. Here you'll find practical tips, inspiration, and connection with a community looking to live more lightly on planet Earth. New content is always on the horizon—so stay tuned! Have a topic you’d love us to cover, or want to contribute an article? We’d love to hear from you—just send us a message!
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Field to Flavor
Join us for a series that will really spice things up! Our writers will feature a new herb with each article and lead you through growing tips, sustainable practices and creative uses for the botany in your own backyard!


Cilantro
Cilantro is one of the most expressive herbs in a cook’s toolkit — bright, aromatic, and instantly recognizable. Its tender leaves carry a vivid green freshness with citrusy top notes, while the stems deliver a sharper, more concentrated flavor that stands up beautifully to heat. In many kitchens, cilantro isn’t just a garnish; it’s a structural ingredient that brings lift, contrast, and a sense of immediacy to a dish.
4 days ago6 min read


Italian Parsley
Italian parsley brings a clean, bright herbal note that chefs rely on to lift a dish. Its flat leaves offer a deeper, more nuanced flavor than curly parsley, adding freshness without overpowering. From finishing a stew to sharpening a salad, it’s a quiet essential — the kind of herb that makes everything taste a little more alive.
Mar 277 min read


Rosemary
Rosemary’s enduring presence in kitchens, apothecaries, and gardens across centuries speaks to its remarkable versatility. Grow rosemary on a windowsill, porch, patio, or in the garden, and welcome its savory flavor and invigorating aroma into your home.
Jan 225 min read


Culinary Sage
Sage thrives quietly in the garden, yet its power to nourish, heal, and inspire has been valued across cultures for generations. Learn more about this ancient herb, and how to elevate meals with its robust flavor and comforting aroma.
Dec 26, 20256 min read


Discover the Wonders of Garden Thyme in Renton!
Meet Garden Thyme Common garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a delightful, low-growing perennial. It has woody stems and small, aromatic leaves. Its flavor is slightly minty, with hints of lemon and floral notes. This herb adds warm earthiness to stocks, soups, slow-cooked meats, and vegetable dishes. It's perfect for both fresh and dried uses! Thyme is hardy and easy to grow, whether on a sunny porch, in a patio container, or directly in your garden. Common Uses & Benefits T
Nov 24, 20255 min read


Garlic
Learn to grow, harvest, dry, and store garlic; create a homemade all-purpose Greek spice blend; then cook up a classic one-pan chicken dinner with 14 variations.
Oct 28, 20257 min read


Genovese Basil
Genovese basil is a sweet, aromatic herb with broad green leaves
and a peppery flavor with hints of clove and anise. Its concentrated
scent and essential oils make it a staple in pesto, tomato sauces, and
fresh salads. The leaves are tender yet sturdy, perfect for both raw
and cooked dishes. It’s also easy to grow—thriving in a sunny kitchen
windowsill, on a porch or patio, or directly in the garden.
Sep 30, 20256 min read


Lavender
Unearth lavender’s 2,000-year heritage, learn how to grow it, and savor its vibrant flavor in an inventive spice blend and recipe.
Aug 26, 20254 min read
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