Plant Markers with Scrap Mini Blinds

Recently, a couple of us were walking around the farm talking about life and things we are learning. The story of my green bean moment came up and I realized I hadn’t shared here with you the lessons I am learning from growing green beans this summer. I think we have now coined a new…

It’s the middle of September and my garden is finally reaching the end of the growing season. It has been a productive summer with lots of vegetables, canning jars, and a freezer full of produce. But now it is time to look forward to a new season of gardening and cool weather activities. Here’s a…

I’ve made a few pickles in the last few years and honestly, canning pickles is probably one of the easiest things to make with garden produce. There are really not a lot of places to go wrong so you get success every time. All you need are a few basic ingredients and some fresh cucumbers…

Despite the February cold, my unheated greenhouse continues to give me great joy. If you have ever stepped inside a greenhouse, you know that there is nothing quite like the smell and feel of a warm growing environment. Take a look at what is growing and see one of the things I’ve learned this month…

I love having flowers growing indoors all winter long. In years past, I’ve had pansies growing all through January and February in my unheated greenhouse, but this year, I am trying something new. My mom and mother-in-law had the same idea for Christmas. They gave me paperwhites and amaryllis bulbs to plant and enjoy for…