A garden is more than just a pretty backdrop or a source of homegrown produce -- it's a living system, and the plants you choose can play a powerful role in supporting its health and biodiversity.

I'm a professional baker who tried apple pies from the stores Kroger, Whole Foods, and Safeway. In my opinion, Kroger and Safeway's pies were quite underbaked and didn't taste great. Whole Foods had ...