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5 Tips for Protecting Fruit Trees from Deer and Other Wildlife
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 ... Read More
Are You Part of the Japanese Maple Fan Club?
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 ... Read More
How to Grow Herbs For Tea in Your Kitchen
I love the feeling of my hands around a warm cup of herbal tea. I love the aroma, and I love the way a hot cup of tea reminds me ... Read More
Planning a Backyard Orchard You Can Harvest Year-Round
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 ... Read More
A Funny Story About Chicken Coop Safety
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 ... Read More
What is the Best Temperature for Seedlings to Thrive?
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 ... Read More
The Best Tool for Digging Holes for Plants Revealed
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 ... Read More
No Loons in the Loon Nest
If you build it, they will come. This oft-quoted line from the movie Field of Dreams* references the idea that if you put in the work and build something (figuratively or ... Read More
Food Gardener’s Bible
Some books are written quickly. This one took me about seven decades. That’s not because I’m a slow typist (though my fingers might occasionally argue otherwise). It’s because Food Gardeners Bible is ... Read More
Can Compost Go Bad? Plus 5 More Facts About Composting
I sometimes feel like a magician when I work on my compost pile. A few potato peels, a bell pepper core, and some coffee grounds go into the pile, and ... Read More
