'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....
