February Homestead Chores
February is beginning to look less like winter and more spring every day! There are still lots of chores on […]
February Homestead Chores Read More »
garden, tips
2016 Vegetable Garden Plan
This year my vegetable gardening plans are bursting at the seams! I poured over seed catalogs this winter, put in
2016 Vegetable Garden Plan Read More »
design, garden, vegetables
2016 Seed Order
I spent the cold dark days of winter pouring over my seed catalogs and dreaming of spring. The flowering quince
Book Review: The New Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook
Is there anything cozier than a cold winter morning curled up with a mug of tea while you pour over
Book Review: The New Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook Read More »
books, cooking
Building Soil Quality with Leaves
Most of us are constantly working on increasing the soil quality of our gardens – both the soil nutrients and
Building Soil Quality with Leaves Read More »
clay, compost, garden, mulch, permaculture, sheet mulching, soil health
Landscape Design
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Renee Wilkinson received her masters degree in landscape architecture from the University of Oregon. She works as a
Year of Gratitude
As 2015 draws to a close, I can’t help but acknowledge what a tremendous year this has been. I feel
Celebrating the Solstice
Celebrating the Winter Solstice is my escape from the holiday frenzy that reaches it’s peak about this time. I am
Celebrating the Solstice Read More »
green living, random, winter vegetables
Holiday Solstice Tree
Our holiday traditions have evolved over time, as they should. The childhood season of presents has given way to a season of simplicity
Holiday Solstice Tree Read More »
craft, design, home
Goodnight Garden
Juniper and River were both sleeping inside as Jay puttered around the house, so I seized the moment by taking solitary