I seem to always have my mind on spring. It doesn't matter if it's in the middle of winter, or at the end of summer. The next spring planting is never far from my thoughts. I love every minute of the researching, planning and organizing that goes into our garden pre-work each year. Plotting out... Continue Reading →
Starting a market garden sounded like a good idea... Raspberries. Tomatoes. Broccoli. We would grow all the things and the people would rejoice! This may not be exactly what was on my mind when we first set out to grow produce for our community. But I can honestly say the picture I had in... Continue Reading →
Oh Autumn...you've been missed. You really are my favorite time of year. Okay, I know autumn doesn't officially start until later this month. But there is something magical about how August dissolves into September, isn't there? It's a feeling in the air. A slow release of a long, hot summer. A sudden chill in the... Continue Reading →
I used to think that canning pickles was next to impossible. But you know what? It ain't no big thang! Seriously. Canning pickles is pretty easy. Once you break down the steps, set aside the initial fear of messing up, and just give it a try you'll probably wonder why in the world you... Continue Reading →
They come in all sizes. They come in all shapes. It doesn't matter how grand or how small your gardening ambition might be. Adding raised beds might be one of the easiest things to consider to give a jump-start to your gardening experience. The benefits of raised beds There are many reasons to use... Continue Reading →