On one of the hottest days of the year, I stand beneath the 7-foot trellis that bridges our two raised garden beds, talking to my massive cucumber plant.
Jess Fleming is a Food Editor at the Pioneer Press. With a focus on the food and beverage industry, she covers topics such as beverage production, food safety, and restaurant innovation, drawing from her experiences as an adventurous eater, cook, and gardener. Jess has been featured in several publications, including The Daily Gazette, Yahoo News, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
