I received my first-ever copy of the Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog on Monday and I am so excited! The vegetables and fruits portrayed within it are all non-hybridized, non-GMO, non-treated and non-patented. This company boycotts anyone related to Monsanto and any other gene-altering companies. Plus, the seed they offer …
As someone who values insects in my garden, I can personally testify to the stunning beauty of insects. This slide-show from Planet Green will show you that once you get past all those legs, insects are not only beneficial, but gorgeous as well. Check it out! Insects: Up Close and …
It’s mid-November and I’m feeling an increased sense of urgency to finish my winter preparations. So after nearly a week of rain and drizzle, wind and cold, I’ve enjoyed this weekend’s golden autumn sunshine and the opportunity to work outside. I’ve been focused on tucking my gardens in for their …
Summer is nearly upon us, and I am in full garden-mode right now. My mind obsesses over the garden and its many facets. I’d spend every waking minute in the garden–if only my body didn’t protest so! I have ten garden beds–six raised beds in the main garden nearest the …
