Kali

I’m Kali. Oregon mama, farmer’s wife and creator of the Potager book and blog. Join me and as we cook and garden through the seasons!

Breakfast

Winter
Surprisingly easy, delicious Christmas morning breakfast
Depending on your traditions, Christmas morning can either be an early morning flurry of wrapping paper and chaos, or a slow, leisurely affair with a big, elaborate breakfast. We tend to lean more towards the latter, enjoying stockings for a few hours while mama wraps…

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Perennials

Winter
Forced bulbs bring life in the Winter
Over the last few years, one of the things that has really helped me through Winter is growing forced bulbs.

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Baking

Winter
Easy, Healthy Christmas Treats
Between the gray, chilly weather and what seems like endless illnesses, we have pretty much been holed up at home since the first of December. The usual holiday indulgences lose a little of their appeal when your nose is stuffy and your throat is sore.…

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Gardening

Winter
Simple, Foraged Holiday Decor
Ever get to the end of the year and the budget feels a little..tight? Ever pull out the bins of Christmas decor and feel a little overwhelmed? The last few years I’ve opted for simple, foraged holiday decor and it’s been just the thing!

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Baking

Desserts

Recipes

Winter
Best Poppy Seed Bread for the Holidays
Need the perfect hostess gift for a Christmas party you’ve been invited to? Need to bring something for a gift exchange? Scrambling to stay within that end-of-the-year budget? I’ve got the perfect recipe for you! Give the gift of the Best Poppy Seed Bread for…

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Gardening

Perennials

Potager Garden
What is so great about David Austin roses?
So what’s so special about David Austin roses? Well, they’re unbelievably beautiful, they smell incredible, they look wonderful in your garden and they are ridiculously low maintenance.

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Autumn

Gardening

Perennials
Have you missed out on planting Spring bulbs?
Have you ever found yourself asking the question, “Is it too late to…?” when it comes to gardening? Odds are, if you’re anything besides a professional gardener, you have. The seasons seem to sneak up on us so quickly, passing us by before we can…

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Autumn

Flowers

Gardening
Dahlias you can’t live without!
Every year I find myself with a new roster of favorite dahlias. Regardless of whether or not I’ve managed to dig and store my tubers successfully, or lost them thanks all to a big freeze and a drafty barn, there are always a few which…

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Autumn

Dinner

Side Dishes

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Simple, Creamy Garden Pumpkin Risotto
Ever end up with an overwhelming amount of those lovely orange orbs when the gardening season draws to a close? Throw some of your garden pumpkins in the oven for a good long roast, scoop out the guts and turn that magic into Garden Pumpkin…

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