fennel

9 Tips for Growing Great Fennel

Fennel is a versatile root vegetable and herb that can be grown in both spring and fall for a delicious harvest.

Pickled Fennel

Photo by Judith Hausman Pickle some fennel! Just as a light poaching in sugar syrup helps me keep local fruit just a little longer, light pickling can do the same for seasonal vegetables. I gave a generous CSA share of green beans this treatment because I was going away for a weekend and didn’t want […]

Fennel Salad Recipe

Photo by Judith Hausman A twist on the Waldorf salad makes for a great winter refresher. I turn to root vegetables and brassicas when the weather gets colder but the hearty, earthy food of winter also needs counterpoint. I was looking for a bracing salad to refresh us over the holidays and noticed the array […]

Wild Fennel

Wild fennel is available in most Italian markets.