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
Lasagna Compost
It’s almost time to close the chapter on our former homestead, as new folks are ready to move in. I
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
May To Do List
It’s that time of year when the garden needs help transitioning from spring to summer. Here is a rundown of
Flowering Perennials for Clay Soil
Clay soil doesn’t have to mean your garden is destined to be anything less than amazing. In fact, there are
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clay, design, flowers, garden, plants
2014 Vegetable Garden Plan
Every year I draft a garden plan for our four raised beds that will take us from spring into the
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design, garden, vegetables
How to Improve Clay Soil
Having good soil structure is crucial for growing a healthy garden, but most of us are not blessed with perfect
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compost, garden, soil health, Uncategorized
April To Do List
April on the homestead means the lilacs are just starting to open up, our fruit trees are flowering and there
Yes! Spring!
To my dearly beloved Spring, I say yes! Yes! A thousand times yes! Welcome to my garden, Spring. I have
Spring Row Covers
We are in the middle of a cool, wet spring which is very typical for the Pacific Northwest. Although you