Fall Plantings
Fall is a great time of year to plant new trees and perennial shrubs for two big reasons: it gives
Prepping Beds for Winter
The days are growing darker and there is a bite in the morning breeze. Before the first frost hits, which
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backyard livestock, chickens, garden, row covers, soil health, winter vegetables
October Harvest
October is giving us the last drops of warm-season harvests, but it’s time to draw the curtain for winter. Juniper
Visiting Joshua Tree
I was entranced by the flora of southern California on our recent trip down south – not to mention the
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plants, traveling
SoCal Edible Plants
I recently shared my adventures through the San Diego Botanical Gardens, but this post is all about edibles. Most of us
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containers, plants, traveling, trees
Botanicals of San Diego
Traveling with kids slows you down quite a bit, but we are learning to settle into a rhythm with Juniper
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garden, plants, traveling
Fresh Tomato Soup
I have been busily canning stewed tomatoes, marinara sauce and ketchup, but still the harvest basket fills with tomatoes. Roasting
September Harvest
It’s still summertime on our homestead in September. Let’s take a little walk through the garden together. The harvest basket
High Desert Family Vacation
Every summer we flock to the high desert country around Bend, Oregon, for our version of a family vacation. After
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bikes, green living, kids
Front Yard – Summer Update
The bright greens and purples of our lush front garden in springtime has faded to the yellow and tans of
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design, garden