A Very Special Persimmon
Persimmon trees are valued as much for their brilliant fall color as they are for their delicious, flavorful fruit. They […]
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garden, harvest, plants, trees
Plants for Winter Interest
I took a stroll through my local plant nursery recently and was impressed with their collection of plants for winter
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design, garden, plants
Front Yard Design
It’s time to divide and conquer. Flowering bulbs and perennial shrubs are going to sleep for winter – the perfect
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
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
June in Review
June was the first month that I finally felt like our homestead was back in full swing after being away