This category includes resources for home gardening, and occasional inspiration from seeing things grow.
Over the last few years I’ve been on a vegetable gardening journey. I also own a home and have landscaping around the house. Have you ever had a weed problem? In my many years living here, there have been moments when I just wanted to rip everything out and put down sand and […]
Continue reading...Re-growing Celery Frugal gardener…that could be my new title! Earlier this year, I offered posts on starting a garden for free (click here and here). I haven’t even had time to report on how many vegetables I’ve gotten for FREE this year, just by composting last year and over the […]
Continue reading...You know what I miss in my gluten free, Paleo lifestyle? CRUNCHY STUFF! That’s right. Every week I get to hear who craves what when I attend the farmer’s markets. Chocolate? Yep, I’ve got a solution for that. Sweets? Yes! I’ve got cookies and cake and no-bakes! Ranch dressing and taco […]
Continue reading...Starting a Garden A few weeks ago, I shared an easy way to start your garden for free by getting seeds from a local seed library (see this post). In between that post and now, a lot has happened: a little travel, a LOT of rain, and a messy, muddy garden […]
Continue reading...Dreaming of a Green Garden Who is ready to get their garden started? The winter seems to have gone on forever. I’m in DIRE need of fresh produce! Although I remain grateful for a season that provides perspective (winter), I’m longing for those greens that excite the taste buds…the first […]
Continue reading...I have always loved colorful things, and I’m especially fascinated with the colors of nature. I used to have a drawing of fresh vegetables hanging in the kitchen in a dark green frame. I remember it having a deep purple eggplant, a rich red pepper, dark green peppers spilling across […]
Continue reading...We are having an incredible apple season this fall! Apples abound in every size, shape, and color. A dear friend of mine had quite a collection from her backyard, so she came over and we got busy with apples. And talking. And tasting. Though I’m still not sure of what […]
Continue reading...It’s been a busy experimental kitchen over here!! I feel like a squirrel getting ready for a long winter! Harvesting, cooking, canning, and filling every available space with nature’s bounty. Over the weekend, I was abundantly blessed with a gift of raspberries from a friend. I’ve been wanting some fruit […]
Continue reading...This week’s garden inspiration: The red pepper of…? What can I say? The garden just keeps inspiring me. And teaching me. And making me laugh! I planted red, yellow, and green peppers back in late June. I planted two red pepper plants, one yellow, and one green. I am not […]
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