4th of July
It’s a family tradition on my husband’s side for everyone to gather together for the 4th of July in Oklahoma. […]
How to Hard Boil Fresh Eggs
Four ducks and three chickens makes for a constantly full egg basket. We use them in baked goods or cook
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cooking, egg recipes, harvest
Backyard for Entertaining
We all dream of having the garden where you can do it all: relax and retreat, entertain friends, grow some
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design, garden, patio, pergola
June in Review
June was the first month that I finally felt like our homestead was back in full swing after being away
Harvesting Goumi Berries
Goumi is a medium-sized shrub from Asia that is gaining popularity in western gardens. The berries are used medicinally and
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food forest, food preservation, harvest, permaculture, recipes
Graduation
Four years ago I was spending 40+ hours a week at “work” and 40+ hours a week getting my hands
Fo-Po Garden Tour
This past weekend I had the pleasure of touring several gardens during the annual Foster-Powell Garden Tour. It was a
Do What You Can
On a recent tour of gardens, the phrase I heard most often was “it’s a work in progress.” To which
Apricot Blight
Our Puget Gold apricot was planted three or four years ago and has quickly grown into a lovely tree. About
My Graduate Thesis: Equal Access
For three years I have been diligently working toward a masters in landscape architecture degree. This past week I had
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projects, school