How to Plant a Spring Garden

“She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.” — Proverbs 31:16 Winter is on her last leg here in the Midwest and I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring. The boys and I spend as much time outside as we can on warmish days, so I... Continue Reading →

Gardening To-Do List | March

March is one of my least favorite months of the year. Not much is growing at this time of year except for my indoor seed starts. The smell of fresh soil and tiny green shoots give me hope that spring is on the way! Caring for indoor seedlings is the main task on my March... Continue Reading →

Gardening To-Do List | January

January is a frigid month in the Midwest. Not much is growing at this time of year and it's too early to start seeds indoors. That doesn't necessarily mean that my gardening to-do list is completely empty though. The bulk of planning for this year's garden happens in January. I am sharing monthly garden to-do... Continue Reading →

Food That Tells a Story

There is a story behind all food products. Whether purchased from a local grocery store, farmers market, restaurant, or small farmer, it all comes with a story. The difference between food grown in my personal garden and food I pick up from the store is that I typically know the entire story of what comes... Continue Reading →

An Evening Amongst the Sunflowers

A few weeks ago I shared A Tour Through my Summer Garden, but my sunflowers had yet to bloom at the time. I photographed the budding heads, but it would still be some weeks before their opening. Now is the time! My garden is simply glowing from the radiant yellow heads popped here, there, and... Continue Reading →

Why Seed Saving is So Beneficial

I've saved seeds from my garden in the past, but this year I'd like to really focus on this process even more. I hope, on day, to pass on seeds that I've carefully selected to future generations in my family. How neat would that be? I enjoy Starting Seeds Indoors during the later winter months... Continue Reading →

The Various Methods for Drying Herbs

My herb garden is a work in progress. I’ve continued to add more plants of medicinal and culinary value to this section of my garden over the past three years. Read all about my Herb Garden plans here! This is the first year that many of my herbs have thrived. I’ve so enjoyed their unique... Continue Reading →

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