June/ July 1998

Departments		Page
LETTERS		6
GARDEN VARIETY Peppermint twists and turns, Sizing up servings, Learning from Tuscan beekeepers, Bigger is better		8
Q & A Small garden crop rotation, Composting drywall		14
TIPS Slug-free pots, Jump-starting beans, Blister buffer, Tender broccoli stalks		16
Articles		Page
THE MANY FACES OF ASIAN GREENS By Louise Langsner This family offers exotic good looks, sppicy flavors, and versatility in the kitchen		20
A THOUROUGHBRED OF A GARDEN By Sheryl Bills Heckler Tradition gets an update in the heart of Virginia's horse country		26
TASTERS' CHOICE Blind tomato tastings reveal a whole mess of tasty opinions		32
GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS By Janet Jemmott The California Coast Culinary Gardens inspire wine lover and gardener alike		38
DILL'S A BREEZE By Peter Garnham Glide through summer with an eager herb full of flavor		45
- TOP BILLINGS FOR DILL		48
SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES By Tess McDonough and Ed Walsh An open fire brings out the best in vegetables		50
DOES PRESSURE-TREATED WOOD BELONG IN YOUR GARDEN? By Ruth Lively Here's information to help you decide		55
ROSEMARY TOPIARY By Deborah Turner Shape a decorative garden accent with pruning and patience		60
NOTHING TOPS POLE BEANS By Ike Adams Big vines let you reel in a robust harvest hand over fist		64
POLE BEANS, RICH FLAVOR TO SPARE By Jane Adams Finn		68
GARDENER'S GLOSSARY By Lucy Apthorp Leske Rain gauge, Hydrogel		70
THE HEALTHY GARDEN By Sheila Daar A Few Good Bugs to Fight Tomato Pests		72
KITCHEN COMPANION By Ken Haedrich Everything but the Greens		76
RECIPE NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS		81
A GARDENER'S JOURNAL By Bailey White People and Purple Martins		82
RECIPES
THE MANY FACES OF ASIAN GREENS Hortopita Pasta e Fagioli with Asian Greeens Asian Greens Salad		24
DILL'S A BREEZE Dill Pesto Dill Biscuits Cold Cucumber Dill Soup		49
SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES Grilled Garden Napoleons Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Grilled Peaches with Goat Cheese		53
NOTHING TOPS POLE BEANS Pole Beans and Country Ham Garlicky Pole Beans with Dill Pole Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Pecans		69

Tasters' Choice. A Thoroughbred of a Garden. The Many Faces of Asian Greens. Garden of Earthly Delights. Dill's a Breeze. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. Does Pressure-Treated Wood Belong in Your Garden?. Rosemary Topiary. Nothing Tops Pole Beans