I was recently asked about the roses that we grow on our homestead and was glad to spend some time sharing some Rosa…
A food forest takes time to create. It’s a big job, especially when you’ve got a lot of ground to cover. Although most…
For thousands of years, scarecrows have been part of the global rural landscape. There are accounts of scarecrows from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Japan,…
Planting edible perennials increases food system resilience. It is better for our soil and our health. It also makes our work in the…
For centuries we have been studying, cultivating and appreciating the aromatic, medicinal and culinary benefits of Lavender. Famous for its ability to invoke…
A hot bowl of sorrel (green borscht) soup is a sure sign that spring has finally arrived. Often mixed with sorrel, nettles and…
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…
When you plant hardneck garlic they will develop what is called a scape (flower stalk). This is a thick curly stalk in the…
Cover crops or “green manure” are a valuable part of building & maintaining good soil health, especially in a home garden. We use…