Want to shed pesticide and sprinkler dependency forever? Our new columnist Gillian Deacon shares five easy solutions for an eco-friendly garden.

Green for life: Simple, natural gardening

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A dozen things I learned during my rookie year as a vegetable gardener

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What is triple-tested? Our Food Team creates, develops and tests every recipe at least three times (sometimes more!) to make sure it’s delicious and foolproof. We also make sure it’s easy to follow and shop for. Our professional testers weigh all the ingredients for nutritional analysis, verify how long it takes to prep and cook each recipe and check if it can be made ahead. We re-taste and adjust as needed. To confirm results in different kitchens, recipes are also tested at home — by us or by you. Sign up to be a home tester: testing@chatelaine.com

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With a kitchen as busy as ours, you quickly learn which kitchen tools are space wasters and which are must-haves. We pick our kitchen essentials; plus recipes for your home testing

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Don't waste time picking at the peel with your fingers. This quick trick instantly loosens it for quick disposal.

Easy way to peel and mince garlic

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Expert tips to fit walking into your busy schedule

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