Ellen Ecker Ogden
Ellen Ecker Ogden, is the author of five books, including From the Cook's Garden, based on the catalog she co-founded in Vermont, and The Complete Kitchen Garden, which features theme designs for cooks who love to garden. Her kitchen garden and articles have been featured in national magazines, including Eating Well, Horticulture, The Boston Globe, Country Gardens and Martha Stewart Living.
She is dedicated to growing ornamental edibles and has been a guest chef on PBS's Victory Garden, and HGTV's Garden Smarts, where she is known as the "baroness of basil." She combines her love of good food with a background in fine art to create kitchen garden designs that turn work into play.
For more information: www.ellenogden.com
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Rosemary Potato Wedges
Rosemary brings out the flavor of roasted potatoes in this simple dish that makes a good side dish for breakfast or dinner.
Rosemary Onion Savory Tart
Marsala cooking wine gives the caramelized onions and rosemary an extra depth of flavor. Serve this savory tart cut into small squares for a hot appetizer, or as a side...
Rosemary Focaccia
Fragrant rosemary is perfectly paired with olive oil in this classic Italian bread. Serve it alongside soup, or with a side of rosemary dipping sauce.
Planting Plans for Elevated Raised Beds
Kitchen garden expert Ellen Ecker Ogden presents planting plans for our Elevated Raised Beds that bring both flavor and color.
Best-Dressed Salads
Simple, homemade dressings enhance the flavors in just-picked salad greens.
Savory Tarts
Great recipes for savory tarts, made with garden-fresh ingredients. Tarts include: Tarragon-Carrot Tart, Caramelized French Onion Tart and Roasted Vegetable Tart.
Get Cooking with Pumpkin
Put a pumpkin on your front porch and you're ready to celebrate the season. But what about bringing pumpkins from the porch into the kitchen?
Asparagus Recipes
How to cook with just-picked asparagus, including recipes for a savory tart, roasted asparagus, chive sauce and asparagus soup.
Fresh Ideas for Green Beans
When backyard beans are plentiful, use these recipes and techniques to ensure that you'll never tire of another harvest.
Fall Soups
Summer veggies make for great for fresh salads, but fall is the time for garden harvest soups.
Fresh Food at Your Doorstep
With well-designed, innovative pots, planters, and containers, you can cultivate a healthy, freshest-ever harvest, just steps from your kitchen.
