If you’ve ever walked through a garden and seen fiery plumes of orange, red, and purple waving like feathers, chances are you’ve stumbled upon celosia. … Read More ›
Growing and caring for poinsettia plants on my small farm is one experience that I can still remember. It was one of those crisp mornings … Read More ›
Avocados are a versatile and nutritious fruit that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. However, they have a relatively short shelf life and … Read More ›
Loam soil, with its balanced texture and excellent drainage properties, is widely regarded as one of the best soil types for plant growth. It is … Read More ›
If you’ve ever bitten into a sun-warmed tomato straight from the vine, you know there’s nothing like it. Store-bought tomatoes just don’t compare. Out here … Read More ›
The first time I noticed my peace lily drooping. It was early morning and I’d just come back from feeding the chickens. There it sat … Read More ›
The sun hadn’t even risen fully when I grabbed my coffee and stepped out to the garden. The air smelled of damp earth and fresh … Read More ›
I remember when my first snake plant arrived. A friend dropped it off on the porch one summer afternoon, tucked inside an old feed sack … Read More ›
I still remember the first time I planted a weeping Japanese maple at the edge of my farmhouse garden. I had seen them in magazines, … Read More ›
When I first started tinkering with my own land, I didn’t picture myself obsessing over blue flowers. But seasons roll by and you notice how … Read More ›