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What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 7-8

What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 7-8

While northern friends are completely snowed in, December in zones 7-8 offers a few sneaky opportunities for the dedicated gardener. With average temperatures ranging from 45°F down to 25°F (7°C  
9 Crafty Gifts You Can Make From Your Garden

9 Crafty Gifts You Can Make From Your Garden

Our gardens are a source of so many positive things: nourishment, patience, fulfillment...and of course, literal food. Over the years I've gifted many things that have come from the bounty  
Gifts for Garden Lovers You Can Buy

Gifts for Garden Lovers You Can Buy

When the holiday season rolls around, I always have a wish-list of new gardening tools or gadgets. This year I'm vying for this Barebones Hori Hori knife and perhaps another  
How to Keep Gardening in December

How to Keep Gardening in December

Hello December! The weather is getting colder, the holiday decorations are going up, and visions of early spring crops are dancing in your head.  
The Great Indoors

The Great Indoors

As the days grow shorter and the chill of Winter starts nipping at our noses, a delightful trend is blossoming in households across America: indoor gardening. Yes, folks, our gardens  
A New England Thanksgiving Tale

A New England Thanksgiving Tale

Thanksgiving in New England has always been a cherished tradition for our family, filled with warmth, laughter, and an abundance of delicious food. Growing up at the knee of a