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Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with BeeGirl founder and executive director Sarah Red-Laird about the important relationship between bees, plants, and people. This is the last episode in a series that has celebrated women and their work with plants (and fungi and pollinators)in the Rogue Valley.

Mango is a seasonal delight with sticky rice, in soup and barbecue sauce from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Savory muffins mingle cheese, veggies and herbs in these tasty recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Make classic grits or savory oats for your shrimp in these recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with Rogue Valley flower farmer Joan Thorndike. For the past 30 years, Joan has provided the community with locally and organically grown flowers for homes, businesses, weddings, and events.

Learn some surprising facts about eggs and make this easy French dish from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Make carrots special occasion fare with these recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

This carrot cake has a secret ingredient, homemade carrot kraut, touted in the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with Master Gardener Jane Moyer, long-time coordinator of the MG practicum. Jane shares why she's been involved with the Master Gardener program for nearly 20 years.

Vegetarian lasagnas are easy with no-boil noodles, recommended by Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

This decadent cheesecake from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon comes out perfect — from the Instant Pot.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with Emily Gogol, co-founder and CEO of Infinite Tree, a cannabis R&D and organically grown plant nursery located in the Applegate Valley.

Leeks are lovely in classic tuna casserole and easy, creamy pasta with peas from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Brownies can be healthy. Try these two recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon, featuring lentils and beets.

Heart-healthy salads with shrimp and lentils get a boost from peak-season fennel in these recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Chinese favorites fete Lunar New Year from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with Rebecca Slosberg, education director of the Rogue Valley Farm to School program. This is the sixth episode in the "Celebrating Women's Work with Plants in the Rogue Valley" series.

Bean soups inspired by global cuisines are healthy, budget-friendly recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Indian recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon are perfect for "Veganuary."

Caramelized onions sweeten a grilled cheese sandwich and sausage flatbread from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Winter squash stars in this savory tart and creamy soup from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Refresh your diet with these easy recipes for poached salmon and salad with shrimp and chicken breast from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with Rhianna Simes, co-director of Cultivate Oregon and co-founder of Verdant Phoenix, an urban mini-farm and educational center. Rhianna shares why she believes seeds are our future.

Southern Oregon's generosity benefits people profiled in the Mail Tribune newspaper's annual Light One Candle series.

There's a double dose of gingerbread in this cheesecake with cookie crust from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Sheet pan suppers are a saving grace on busy weeknights. Try these with pork chops, sausages and apples from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with Rogue Valley mycologist Bashira Muhammad, fungi farmer and managing owner of Zoom Out Mycology in Central Point.

Easy Indian and Thai curries reinvigorate turkey leftovers in these pantry-staple recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Potatoes are fried for Spanish tortilla and French "puffs" in these recipes from Southern Oregon food blogger Sarah Lemon.

Coleslaw can take your cold-season menus in globally inspired directions, including this curry slaw with cilantro from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Plain yogurt is a baker's friend, touted by Southern Oregon food blogger Sarah Lemon.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with Sanctuary One garden manager Elva Manquera-DeShields. Find out how Elva and Sanctuary One are working to increase access to gardens, gardening, and healthy locally grown food in our area.

Chocolate? Peanut butter? Or both? Have it your way in these sweet treats from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Pepper jellies, from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon, put some heat in your wintertime pantry.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak shares gardening lessons from Voltaire's "Candide" (1759).

Jalapeno poppers come in three types — meaty, veggie and vegan from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Roast peppers for these easy sauces and spreads from Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon, who recommends freezing them to extend summer's flavor.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak discusses the importance of balancing our consideration of gardening successes and failures, insights from "The Well-Gardened Mind" (2020).

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak shares some of her favorite passages from October's featured book "The Well-Gardened Mind" (2020).

The classic pasta dish, puttanesca, inspires this easy appetizer perfect with garden tomatoes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon touts this sophisticated fruit tart as sure to impress guests.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with local nursery owner, landscape designer/consultant and school/community garden advocate Christie Mackison. This episode is the second in a series called "Women's Work with Plants in the Rogue Valley," which focuses on local women who are working to increase gardens, gardening, locally grown plants and/or healthful, locally grown food.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with Mary Foster, community garden advocate, designer and educator. This episode is the first in a series that focuses on local women who are working to increase gardens, gardening, locally grown garden plants and healthy garden food.

Enjoy summer sweet corn off the cob in fresh salads with Latin and Indian spices from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak discusses the best face masks to protect gardeners from fine particles in wildfire smoke while working in the garden, and which face masks also protect against spreading the coronavirus.

Mussels may look intimidating, but they're easy to prepare in the home kitchen with these tips from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak discusses Jennifer Jewel's 2020 book "The Earth in Her Hands," a celebration of important, innovative work that contemporary women are doing in the world of plants.

Celebrate peach season with this light ricotta cake from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak tells the story of how the Blue Heron Community Garden in Phoenix is rising from the ashes after the 2020 Almeda fire with a lot of hard work and community support.

Preserved artichokes make easy but elegant appetizers straight from the pantry and freezer, recommended by Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak shares lore and science of two majestic Oregon conifers - Douglas-firs and western redcedars.