I used to think the best small garden was the one with the most raised beds. If I could squeeze in seven, why settle for four?

Some of the best recipes start with me looking through the pantry and a “let’s see what happens” attitude. This Garbanzo Me Crazy salad came together exactly that way, with a can of garbanzo beans, a little leftover freezer corn, a few garden peppers trying their best in chilly weather, red onion, garlic, parsley, avocado oil, and balsamic vinegar.

A spooky yard works best when it is planned before the fake cobwebs come out. The best Halloween displays do not start with props. They start with a clean lawn, safe walkways, good lighting, and a few smart pieces that can handle October weather.