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Some Composting Mistakes Are Tastier Than Others
Composting mistakes happen. Some of those mistakes are pretty minor, like when you spill your cup of freshly squeezed rosemary lemonade into the compost pile on a hot summer day. …
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This Countertop Compost Machine Turns Scraps into Compost in a Few Hours
It's safe to say there's no gardening gadget or device I love more than the countertop compost machine I'm sharing with you today. Instead of keeping a stinky compost bucket …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Zucchini Plants
Just like any flourishing garden endeavor, cultivating vibrant zucchini plants starts with the foundation—your soil. To ensure the robust growth of your zucchini, it's crucial to create the perfect soil …
Watering Your Zucchini Plants
Caring for zucchini shares the same hydration dance many other squash varieties, making precise watering a cornerstone for your zucchini plant's health. Achieving the perfect moisture balance is crucial, especially …
Composting with Paul the Opossum
I am very late to composting. For years, it was something that I considered doing but never quite got around to. There always seemed to be a reason. The kids …
Watering Your Oregano Plants
Caring for oregano can present a similar challenge to basil and other herbs, as proper watering is vital to maintain the health of your oregano plants. Oregano, like all herbs, …
From Loss, to the Promise of New Beginnings
As the crisp, autumn breeze swirled through my garden, I found myself faced with the bittersweet task of clearing out the remnants of summer. I stood there, gazing at what …
A Midwinter Mystery
It felt like a haunting. The chickens, for no discernible reason, had stopped laying eggs. Our rain gutters were suddenly plugged; likewise, and seemingly overnight, the chimney flue began to …
Get your gourd on!
It is officially fall! Oh, how I love this time of year. I love the crisp air, brisk mornings, and crunch of frost beneath my feet. The afternoons bring sunshine, …
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 …
