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The Accidental Meditative Garden
As an idea, I think almost any garden is a meditative garden. Some, like Japanese rock gardens, are established with the intention that they will be a place of reflective ... Read More
Preserving Sage: 6 Different Methods and Uses
When I think about preserving sage, the first thing that comes to my mind is how I'll cook with it. Dried sage has a more concentrated (read: delicious) taste when ... Read More
How to Water Squash and Avoid Powdery Mildew
Squash is in my top five favorite vegetables and that’s partly due to the fact that it’s both a noun and a verb. You can squash a squash but you ... Read More
Are You Harvesting Garlic Scapes Wrong?
As a lover of garlic scapes—the more-delicious alternative to asparagus—I could hardly believe it when I read today's piece, Scaping Lessons, and learned there are people on this planet that ... Read More
How to Get Rid of Wireworms in Potatoes
If you find small, dry, round holes in your tubers, look more closely, and you may discover wireworms in potatoes. Wireworms can cause significant damage in a garden, but they ... Read More
Lavender: How to Dry It Three Easy Ways
If I had to choose the most mysterious flower in my herb garden, it would be lavender. How to dry it, use it, and cook with it are all questions ... Read More
Blooms of Remembrance
I strolled through my garden just a couple of days ago and stumbled upon a seemingly lifeless rose bush near Orris Hill. Orris Hill, as we fondly call it, is ... Read More
How to Prevent Powdery Mildew on Rosemary Naturally
I love rosemary. It's easy to grow. It's hardy. And it tastes great in so many dishes. But I also regularly end up with powdery mildew on rosemary plants – ... Read More
Growing Serrano Peppers: Spicy Rewards and Fiery Challenges
A Pepper with Pedigree: The Origins of the Mighty Serrano When it comes to growing Serrano peppers, few chili varieties offer the same balance of heat, flavor, and productivity. The Serrano ... Read More
The Garden Heals: How Growing Plants Grows the Soul
Let me tell you something I know deep in my roots: Gardening isn’t just about plants—it’s about people. It’s about healing, growing, and grounding yourself in something larger than the ... Read More
