Cold frames. They are the workhorse of my garden. Every year, they are pulled into service, both in the early spring and then again in the fall. They alone, allow us to extend our growing season...
With grapefruits coming into season, I decided to research making my own grapefruit seed extract. All the seeds, pulp, and white membranes that are left over from the juicing process are the key...
Harvesting potatoes is one of the great joys of growing your own food. It’s like digging for treasure. Once all nuggets are out of the ground though, they must be properly cured to ensure...
When the weather turns hot, many types of greens bolt their seed heads and turn too bitter to eat. Here is a list of several types of greens that can be grown all summer long, and some that even...
Looking out at my predominately brown winter landscape, I want to add some plants that will provide some winter interest next year. For a native plant lover, I appreciate color and texture in the...
By Emma O’Connell Permaculture is an amazingly common sense approach to living as a part of your surroundings. Below is the first in a series outlining the core principles of Permaculture in...