Autumn is David’s favorite time of year in the garden. There is so much to harvest after months of plant growth. From cooking with carrot or turnip tops to saving seeds, here are a few of his tips to get the most out of your harvest.

Smoothies are a perfect vehicle for nutritional goodness, but it can be easy for smoothies, meant as a snack or meal, to become loaded with sugar, artificial sweeteners and plenty of ingredients you probably can’t pronounce. The most satiating smoothies will include some protein, healthy fat and complex carbs. Having this combination will be satisfying and deliver you optimal nutrients. Let’s put it into practice.

We know WHY we should eat more fruits and vegetables. You already know that fruits and vegetables are whole, unprocessed foods that come from the earth and eating them prevents disease and adds years to your life. Join Registered Dietitian, Monika Jacobson, to chat about five simple and realistic ways to add more local produce into your life and onto your plate.

Forget Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme! Lovage, with its bright celery and anise notes, can be added to everything from salads to soups all season long!

Not only do nasturtiums make a colorful and easy addition to any Inland Northwest garden, but all parts of the plant are edible, too. The nasturtium’s iconic round leaves can be baked to create chips that are similar in shape and size to classic potato chips and carry a brittle crunch like seaweed snacks.

Adding flowers to dishes adds incredible beauty to your plate while enhancing the flavors from the rest of the food. Whether you grow or buy these specialty garnishes, here is a flower guide to fancy up your next recipe or drink.

Foraging for wild asparagus will add flavor to your meals, make for a beautiful day out on the Spokane River and save your money. Take advantage of these tasty plant shoots and incorporate them into your next recipe.

Gardening in Spokane and the Inland Northwest can be exciting and rewarding. Our spring weather is ideal for vegetables like lettuce, beets and broccoli to grow and thrive. During summer we have plenty of cloud free days and heat to help ripen warm weather crops like tomatoes and peppers. By fall the slow growing vegetables like pumpkins will be ready to harvest.