There is something satisfying about stepping outside with a pair of scissors and snipping fresh green onions for dinner. I still remember the first time … Read More ›
Every February, when the fields are still quiet and the wind cuts across the barn like it has something to prove, I start thinking about … Read More ›
The first time I tried growing carrots, I pulled up what looked like orange toothpicks. Thin. Twisted. Some barely longer than my finger. I remember … Read More ›
I still remember the first time I planted Creeping Myrtle along the edge of our old tool shed. That patch of ground had defeated everything … Read More ›
There’s a particular kind of frustration that comes with shade. You stand in that cool, dim corner of your yard or balcony and wonder why … Read More ›
There’s a moment every new gardener remembers. You press tiny basil seeds into the soil, water gently, and then… wait. You check the pot the … Read More ›
There’s always that one stubborn patch in the garden. Too shady for grass.Too dry for flowers.Too awkward to ignore. For years, I tried fixing mine … Read More ›
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is an invasive plant species that can cause significant damage to the environment, infrastructure, and property values. Its aggressive growth and … Read More ›
Shopping for a farmer sounds easy, right? Just grab something with tractors on it and you’re done. Well, not quite. If you’ve ever tried to … Read More ›
There is something deeply satisfying about stepping into your garden and seeing familiar plants coming back on their own, year after year, like old friends … Read More ›