Grow

145 articles
Strawberries!!!

Strawberries!!!

We had our first real strawberry harvest late last week! After a very long day at work, when I was ready to, literally, get in bed by 7:00, Kim found them and called me outside.  Is there a better way to cap off such a day than with 10 ounces of juicy, ripe, gorgeously red strawberries?  It's amazing how wonderful a…
June 8, 2014
In the Garden (late May)

In the Garden (late May)

In an effort to practice a bit more self care, I've been intentionally assessing how I spend my time. So, instead of getting up and staring at a screen every morning, I am spending a bit more time in the garden.... I am making my tea, bundling up, and allowing the quiet space I so deeply crave while puttering around…
May 21, 2014
The Perennial Garden

The Perennial Garden

We have been actively growing as much of our food as possible on our tiny plot for a few years now.  And for those few years, we have been kicking our own asses in an attempt to grow as much of our food as possible. There's the seed starting and the soil building and the up-potting and the transplanting and…
May 15, 2014
Sowing, Growing, and Harvesting Echinacea

Sowing, Growing, and Harvesting Echinacea

Echinacea, also known as the Purple Coneflower, is a perennial flower that is known for its beauty and medicinal purposes alike.  When in full bloom, Echinacea will attract both butterflies and bees and will make you want to spend countless hours in the garden watching all of the action!  In the fall, while you wait for the seed heads to…
April 27, 2014
The First Seeds

The First Seeds

Last weekend, in celebration of the warm days, the extended forecast (no hard freezes in the foreseeable future) and the inspiration to sow some seeds, we finally got outside for a couple of hours, cleaned up a few of the beds, and pushed the first seeds of 2014 into soil! There are still many beds to get for the season,…
April 25, 2014

Sowing Seeds – Inspirations, Ideas & Resources

Whether you are living in an apartment or living on acres of land, it is possible to grow at least some of your own food...all it takes is the simple act of sowing seeds! Now, a couple of years ago, I have to admit, I was a little nervous to get started with the whole process of sowing seeds and…
April 20, 2014