Growing Asparagus
Asparagus is an adaptable, hardy vegetable that is also a rare perennial vegetable – meaning it will come back year […]
Winter Awakening
I love the quiet of winter and stillness of it all. The cold and rain forces us inside, pleading with us to
Planting Near Black Walnut
Every garden has its unique set of challenges, which is part of the reason I love garden design so much.
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books, design, garden, permaculture, trees
Spring Garden Prep
There might be snow or ice on the ground where you live, but it’s already time for some spring garden
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backyard livestock, compost, garden, modern homesteading, plants, seeds, soil health, trees
Garden Installation: Part III
The front yard is officially 100% installed! First came irrigation installation (although not in the front yard), then sod removal
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design, garden, plants, projects
Fall is Planting Time
Fall is the best time of year for planting trees, shrubs and many perennials – including all those fabulous bulbs
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frugal, garden, plants, propagation, tips, trees
Preserving Tomatoes
Tomato season is just about to come to a close and I’m just a few pints and quarts away from
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canning, drying, food preservation, freezing, harvest, tomatoes
The Sentimental Garden
This week we have officially moved onto our new homestead and new folks have moved onto our former homestead. I’ve
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design, garden, plants
Edible Groundcovers
I’m excited to begin the design process at our new house and grateful for the blank slate yard that gives
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design, garden, plants, potatoes
Front Yard – 2014 Update
We’ve lived in our little house for about eight years, but the front yard was the last garden I really
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design, frugal, plants, propagation