November Harvest
How did it get to be November? The trees are looking half empty of their leaves and telling us it’s
Belated Winter Garden
Finally, the winter garden has been planted – better late than never. Winter vegetables need enough time to get established
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garden, winter vegetables
Tomatoes for Canning
Every week more and more jars of preserved goodies are added to our cupboard. Canning tomatoes is especially satisfying because
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canning, food preservation, harvest, tomatoes
Edible Hedge of Artichokes
Artichokes are hard-working, versatile additions to any edible landscape. They are perennial plants, which means they will come back year
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books, design, events, garden, plants
Pergola & Patio Update
Four years ago we built a patio and pergola in our backyard to act as the central gathering space in
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design, garden, patio, pergola, projects
It Takes a Village
We feel honored that our homestead is going to be featured in Country Gardens magazine! They are doing a story
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design, garden
Battling Aphids
Aphids suck – literally. These pesky garden pests will poke their mouths into your beloved plants and suck out their
Apricot Tart
Apricots are little fruit jewels of the home orchard. They only last a day or two once picked, which is
Planting Fall & Winter Crops
It is difficult to think about fall and winter crops when the tomatoes are just starting to ripen on the
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vegetables, winter vegetables