Nov. 16—Over the last week or so, I thought about friends who are somewhat, or totally, vegetarian. A new friend is vegan; had I known that, I would not have served pasta with marinara and pepperoni.

I love a good list. As a serial planner, the idea of being spontaneous never crosses my mind. That includes my gardening regimen. And now is the time of the year when I get to organize and plant my ...

Leigh Anders, who tore up about half her front lawn four years ago and planted vegetables, said her garden sends a message that anyone can grow at least some of their food. That task should shift from ...