berry-growing 101 with lee reich, plus my smoky bbq black-eyed peas      

Making room for backyard berries just makes sense, says Lee Reich. You'll never find the best-flavored varieties in any market -- they're just not "commercial." (You know: "commercial" like a supermarket tomato...ugh!)

Get Lee's 101 on creating a backyard berry garden of the best raspberries, gooseberries, blueberries and more, including ideas for gorgeous, edible, fruit-filled hedges.

Plus: Maybe win Lee's "Grow Fruit Naturally" book, and even better, come hear him speak at my May 10 open garden day. It's all here. 

smoky, spicy bbq baked black-eyed peas

Interviewing cookbook authors can be hazardous work, causing unexpected detours to the grocery store in search of something you just suddenly must have -- and then into the kitchen, to make something you just suddenly must try.  

Though I should be outside with my rake in hand, just such a side trip this week led me to a double batch of smoky, spicy barbecued black-eyed peas instead. The easy recipe.