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Carlson’s Garden Delight
Nestled about 120 miles away from our humble abode is an old house with a tale as delightful as its gardens. Enter Carlson, a sprightly lad with a penchant for ... Read More
How to Stop Botrytis Rot from Killing Your Artichoke Harvest
You've likely come across Botrytis rot, otherwise known as gray mold, on your fruits, vegetables, or other plants at some point. In cool, damp conditions, the fungus Botrytis cinerea can spread quickly ... Read More
How Often Should I Water My Plants in the Summer?
Droopy under-watered plants, yellow over-watered plants, is there any balance when it comes to gardening? Basil, my most beloved herb, is notoriously famous for telling me that I love it ... Read More
A Portrait of a Garden
Lightly the fine brush traces, faintly the supple hairs draw. The upturned leaves, sketched in a freehand style, coil like wisps of smoke about the stems. Yellow heads peak behind ... Read More
How to Repel Rabbits from Plants
Rabbits are the most adorable little critters. They twitch their little noses and hop around, making the world around them seem like an idyllic meadow, even if you’re in an ... Read More
Homegrown Bread Revolution: 5 Backyard-Inspired Bread Recipes to Brighten Your Day
Welcome to a homegrown bread revolution! There’s something magical about baking bread at home – the warm yeasty aroma filling your kitchen, the golden crust crackling as it cools, and ... Read More
Whispers at Bedtime: A Father’s Legacy in Story and Spirit
Dear Friends, Somewhere between the last word of a goodnight tale and the gentle hush of sleep, I grew up—wrapped in the rich voice of my father spinning stories just for ... Read More
How the Hula Hoe Became My Hoe of Choice
The summer of 1970 holds a special place in my heart, not just because it marked the beginning of a scorching Sacramento summer, but because it was the season I ... Read More
Ways to Make Compost Break Down Faster
I know the feeling. You're excited about your compost pile; you've tried to keep the mix right between browns and greens. Finally, you're ready to get some finished compost and ... Read More
The Greatest Tomato Fight of All Time
Did you know that a festival in Buñol, Spain, called La Tomatina is one big tomato fight, meant entirely for the fun and joy of throwing tomatoes at one another? ... Read More
