The hills are alive with the sound of…growing vegetables? You may think that living on a hillside is a disadvantage when it comes to outdoor gardening. But there are different …
Taramasalata, Tzatziki, Moussaka, Avgolemono...if you know these dishes and don't think I just swore at you in another language, then prepare to be inspired. Having an herb garden makes it …
"People Are Like Plants" by Gary Carter is a thought-provoking short poem about gardening that draws parallels between human characteristics and various plant species. This poem explores the diverse personalities …
I’ve always loved the idea of walking into my backyard and picking an apple or some cherries right off the tree. It seems so idyllic, like a ray of sunshine …
As I'm over here watching the leaves fall off my Japanese Maple tree for the Winter, I came across a story called My Maple Mishap by Amelia Grant in our …
Whether spring or fall, both are great times to start your backyard orchard! If you've been following along for some time, you know that when we bought our house, it …
I've never thought much about chicken coop safety, except for the safety of the chickens themselves, but have you ever locked yourself in a chicken coop? It’s not as easy …
Too hot or too cold, and those freshly germinated seeds won't go anywhere. They won't grow into those juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, or rich eggplants that we love. So what …
Some years ago, when I was a kid, I planted my first “garden.” It wasn’t exactly what you might recognize as a garden, and unless you count rocks, there wasn’t …
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