Enzymes for Plants: The Secret to Boosting Harvests and Blooms
A great secret to a thriving garden, enzymes make nutrients in the…
Savory Stuffed Mushrooms
For years I hated mushrooms. My young palette had not yet developed…
Designing A Chicken Coop: A Work in Progress
Five years ago, my husband and I designed and built our backyard…
Time to Tincture
Growing herbs seems to be a feast-or-famine venture. Spring and summer are…
Soil-Making Magic: The Secret Witches’ Spell for the Perfect Garden
Springtime gardens turn into summertime weed lots. Does this happen to you? …
8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns
Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The…
Lemon Garlic Green Beans
If you’re like me, sadly, the majority of your experience with green…
Snakes in the Ozarks
I walked outside this morning to find my front yard filled with…
How a Farmer Grows Grapes in Alaska
When you think of grapes, warm regions like France may come to…
Springing Some Leeks (and Other Ephemeral Gems)
It’s spring, so it’s wild leek season here in Connecticut. Foraging for…
Gardening by the Moon
"That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." …
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
I love this time of year… wildflowers blooming; picnics with loved ones;…
