6 Vegetables to Plant in March
In March, most of us are just beginning to think about starting seeds after scouring seed catalogues for months and eagerly awaiting exactly this moment. Depending on where you live, …
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Stone Soup with Hearty Country Bread
As the crisp Spring air begins to hint of our gardens pending rebirth, there's no better way to warm your heart and soul than by gathering your nearest and dearest …
How to Design the Best Garden Layout for Vegetables in Your Yard
Is it misleading to say that every garden is beautiful? And the best garden layout for vegetables to thrive is more about science than aesthetics? I've seen gorgeous gardens with …
“Heirloom” Garden Planning Tools: From Pen and Paper to Companion Planting
Planning a garden can be a real adventure! Picture this: some veggies like their personal space, while others are quite the social butterflies in your garden. And don't even get …
Best Beef & Barley Stew
Barley is in the spotlight as a fiber rich and minimally processed grain. Beef stew is traditionally hearty with a thick broth, but you’ll still get all the flavor and …
Rustic Potato Leek Soup
The first time I made a potato leek soup, I didn’t expect it to taste like much. There aren’t many ingredients, and aside from the leeks and onion, there isn’t …
A Long-Ago Christmas
Her white hair was put up in a bun, and her pink cotton housedress reached down to her ankles. She sat in an old wooden rocker with a large glass …
Find Your Own Gardening Buddy
My garden is my sanctuary. It’s where I go if I want some peace and quiet in my day. Especially now that I have a four-year old daughter, finding a …
My Homemade Deer Repellent (with audio)
The family recently discovered kombucha, the “immortal health elixir” of the ancient Chinese (and a pleasing financial elixir for commercial producers today). Kombucha is a fermented tea, rife with probiotic …
The Best Vegetables to Plant Together for an Unbelievable Harvest
Some things are meant to be together: wine and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, Simon and Garfunkel, and the three sisters. The three sisters, otherwise known as corn, beans, and …
