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My Top 5 Seed Company Recommendations
There’s a philosophical and a practical side to gardening, “the why” we do it and then “the how.” In most of

Vermicomposting – A great cold climate composting strategy!
I’m not sure about you but for me, composting in the winter time is a bit of a challenge. Though

Three Inspiring Books that I’m Reading this Winter
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season filled with meaningful connection, delicious food, and some down time. Though

5 Reasons to Take the Women’s Online Permaculture Design Course
Community. Connection. Meaningful Work. We all want these things, but every day is filled with challenges and compromises, not to

My Top 3 Methods for Preserving Tomatoes
If you have been following me for awhile, you know that my family and I love garden tomatoes. In fact,

End of Season Garden Tour
Nature’s first green is gold,Her hardest hue to hold.Her early leaf’s a flower;But only so an hour.Then leaf subsides to

Growing Grapes in Cold Climates
I distinctly remember planting my bare root grape vines in late April, 4 years ago, with a couple volunteers, Tim

5 Great Berries to Grow in Cold Climates
There is nothing quite like homegrown fruit. For me, the practice of wandering through my garden plucking tomatoes off the

Why you should grow fava beans
The growing season is in full swing and the garden is now in production mode. These are the days you

Pest and Weed Management Strategies
Next to dealing with late frosts in June, there’s nothing more frustrating as a gardener than having your plants munched

Gardening in small spaces
As more and more people move to urban areas, it’s become increasingly important to learn how to garden in small

Making your own garden fertilizer
Since I’ve now moved from planting to maintenance mode in my garden, it’s now time to think about fertilizing my