I have mixed feelings about late summer. I wait all winter for spring because I love getting my hands in the soil and harvesting the first fresh food of the year. Then all summer long I am busy keeping up with the harvest, cooking it, preserving it, and trying not to let anything go to… Continue reading 10 Fall Crops to Plant Now
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Why Grow Your Own Tomatoes? Here Are the Best Reasons
If you have ever bitten into a sun-warmed tomato picked five minutes earlier, you already know where this article is headed. And if you have not, well, that is reason number one all by itself. But let me make the full case, because growing tomatoes gives you a lot more than bragging rights at the… Continue reading Why Grow Your Own Tomatoes? Here Are the Best Reasons
The Quiet Pleasure of Tomatoes
Tomatoes ask for patience before they give you anything. A seedling in May looks almost foolish, all stem and hope, leaning toward the light as if it has heard a rumor about summer. I love tomatoes. I love growing them and eating them. That sounds simple, and maybe it is, but the older I get,… Continue reading The Quiet Pleasure of Tomatoes
Growing Oregano – The Herb That Rewards a Little Neglect
I’ll be honest with you: oregano is the rare plant in my garden that does better when I more or less leave it alone. I fuss over the tomatoes, I babysit the seedlings, I check the lacinato kale for flea beetles like a worried parent. Oregano just sits there in the sun, asks for almost… Continue reading Growing Oregano – The Herb That Rewards a Little Neglect
Time Management for the Life You Actually Want
A lot of people who love hands-on hobbies, things like gardening, cooking from scratch, canning and preserving, composting, or just spending more time outdoors, run into the same problem. There never seems to be enough time. Add a demanding job to the mix, and it can feel impossible to fit any of it in. But… Continue reading Time Management for the Life You Actually Want
Why Choose Organic Fertilizers For Your Garden
Looking to boost your garden? Discover the benefits of organic fertilizers for a thriving garden. Better for the environment and promote healthier plants.
The Pros And Cons Of Organic Fertilizers
Discover the pros and cons of using organic fertilizers in your garden. Improve soil health, protect the environment, and promote slow release of nutrients.
The Benefits Of Compost Tea: Is It Worth The Hype?
Discover the benefits of compost tea for your garden. Improve soil health, suppress diseases, and promote plant growth with this nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer. Is it worth the hype? Find out here.
How To Naturally Keep Pests Away From Your Garden
Looking for natural ways to keep pests away from your garden? Discover effective techniques like companion planting and using natural repellents in this informative post. Say goodbye to pesky pests and hello to a thriving, pest-free garden!
The Role Of Birds In Controlling Garden Pests
Learn how birds play a vital role in controlling garden pests. Discover their feeding habits, preferred pests, and how to attract them to your garden.