In our gardens, we always want to follow the permaculture principle of “obtaining a yield”, whether that be a yield in food, medicine, pollinator habitat or fertility. Then, especially in a cold climate, we work to extend that yield in time so that we can be eating from our gardens 365 days/year. We can do …
The video that I’m sharing with you today has been on my list of to do’s for several months, if not years! In fact, ever since we dug our garden pond a few years ago, I’ve been wanting to make it. People love the idea of having a pond but are often intimidated about all …
There are always firsts when you become a gardener – the first time you grow lettuce, or peas, or a zucchini; the first time you save seeds, start plants from seed, or build a compost pile. As far as I can remember, this is the first year that I have had plants in my outdoor …
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I’m thankful to have been gifted another reprieve in the weather to finish up those projects that got waylaid because of the snowstorm last week! The weekend was spent planting some final shrubs in the ground and moving mulch, as well as processing tomatoes and peppers, dehydrating pears, …
I don’t know about you but my garden is close to being fully planted! I hope yours is too, despite the setbacks we’ve been having. In spite of the challenges, I was SO thankful for the moisture this past weekend, as we definitely needed it. I looked at my spinach the other day and it was bolting …
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What a weekend! If you’re like me and you live in the Gallatin Valley, last weekend didn’t really get me into the gardening spirit! With heavy snow, rain, hail, and below freezing temperatures, I can’t say it’s unexpected but it’s often disheartening. Luckily, it seems like most everything in the garden and food forest pulled through. …
Spring planting is underway and I am so ready for warmer weather and spring blooms! The Nanking cherries, dwarf Russian almonds and pear trees in the food forest are starting to bloom, the daffodils have arrived and tulips are coming up under our mature apple tree. Over the years of observing our site, I have finally …
It is imperative that we, as stewards of Earth, ensure a safe and varied seed supply to pass along to future generations.”- Cheryl Moore-Gough This recent cold snap has meant a lot of time spent indoors organizing my seeds and planning the garden season ahead. That’s why I’m excited to share my video with you …
As always, the end of the year is a time of reflection. This year is no different. It’s one of the few times of the year where I feel some space to reflect not only on the growing season, but on the bigger picture vision of what I am trying to do in my life. …
I’ve been spending way more time indoors the past few weeks (and it’s not just because we’re in a pandemic :-). Even though my kale, chard and lettuce have made it through these frigid temperatures and are still growing outside (check out my short video here), I’ve definitely felt the urge to snuggle up on the …
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