How Much Compost Do I Need?
Gardeners all over New England are putting on their best overalls (the ones with the least holes, of course) and heading out to the...
'Tis The Season For Compost!
Even though it's still winter-ing pretty hard out there, gardeners' hearts are now turning to spring. And, what says spring more than...
Growing A Giant Pumpkin! Part 2
Our giant pumpkin seedlings are already giant! They were started just over a week ago, and have already outgrown their soil block....
Guild Building - Grapes, Flowers, & More!
Feast on native Concord grapes, fill your vases with blooms, and boost your backyard biodiversity! You can use permaculture techniques to...
Compost - Black Gold
Compost - the solution to many questions. Is your soil too acidic? Add compost. Is your soil too sandy? Add compost. Is your soil to...
Seed Starting Tips, Part 2
Germination! When I was teaching elementary school students about seed starting, we always said, "a seed is a lunchbox for a plant."...
Seed Starting Tips, Part 1
If you are a gardener, chances are you are avidly awaiting the beginning of seed starting season. Though it is early for most home...
Book Club - Homesteading
There are so many great books out there on gardening and starting a homestead but The Rooted Life by Justin Rhodes is by far my favorite....
