The Right Bag for Compost Tea
Learn the right materials for compost tea bags.
The finished keyhole and flower garden, freshly planted
Bill Mollison – Father of Permaculture
You may have heard that Bill Mollison, considered one of the fathers of Permaculture, passed away this week. He lived from 1928-2016 and saw, I imagine, dramatic changes in our…
Get your own tasting wheel from UC Davis.
Honey Tasting Tips
While attending the Heirloom Expo 2016 we discovered there would be a honey competition, that is to say, a contest for the best tasting honey. Since we are at or…
Rosemary Slug Barrier
Tips from Melinda Barnett of Stanwood, Washington in Mother Earth News Magazine
Monarchs love all the flowers on site.
Wordless Wednesday: Esalen Garden
If you've never been to the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA, you need to do whatever it takes to get there. The Esalen Farm and Garden encompasses all the…
When to Harvest Garden Vegetables
This blog post is brought to you by the Home Garden Seed Association at EZfromSeed.org. If you don't know when to harvest your summer crops, here's a helpful guide: You…
The squash tower reigns supreme over all other displays.
Wordless Wednesday: Heirloom Expo 2016
It's beautiful up here at the Heirloom Expo 2016. There is so much to see, so I'll just leave it to the photos to explain. And we have to finish…
The pumpkin (ours anyway) was only about 8 inches in diameter.
Harvesting Silver Edge Pumpkin Seeds
I fell in love with Silver Edge pumpkin seeds the moment I laid eyes on them. This Mexico native squash wins every beauty contest when it comes to seeds. They're…