Oh Dandelion how do I love thee? Lately, I find myself dreaming of springtime. I yearn for that strong earthy smell that comes…
Seed saving might seem like a fun, frugal and gardening thing to do but its so much more important than that. In the…
I playfully mock the crows that are making a nuisance of themselves in our field. I carry seed in my pocket. They know…
Yule, is when the dark half of the year relinquishes to the light half. Starting the next morning at sunrise, the sun climbs…
Wildcrafting (also known as foraging) is an age old practice of collecting plant materials in their natural habitat for food, medicine, and craft. …
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Treasured Fireweed Herbal Remedies (Chamerion angustifolium / Onagraceae)
A breeze is blowing through the window carrying the sweet fragrance of fireweed with it. It smells sweet and spicy. The aroma gently…
When you plant hardneck garlic they will develop what is called a scape (flower stalk). This is a thick curly stalk in the…
I thought it was about time I showed you what’s inside the Walkerland greenhouse this year! It looks very tidy and tame right…
Cover crops or “green manure” are a valuable part of building & maintaining good soil health, especially in a home garden. We use…
If you asked me what item every gardener should have I would excitedly exclaim “a Hori-Hori stainless steel weeding knife of course”! This…