What to do when your kids won’t eat fresh beans? Pickle them (the beans, that is).

This weekend I took on the tough urban heat in an effort to beat back the weeds. Who won?

A trip to your local farmer's market at this time of year can yield an awesome selection of herbs that have already been started in small pots or flats. These will not only look great planted in containers on your windowsill, fire escape, deck, stoop, or whatever, they can add delicious flavors and aromas to anything from pesto to pound cake throughout the summer, and most likely, well into the fall.