This is part of a new series of blog posts for beginner gardeners. These posts may be a little shorter and more specific in nature. How to Garden on a Balcony: A Step-by-Step Guide Urban living often means limited outdoor space, but that doesn't mean you can't have a garden and
This is part of a new series of blog posts for beginner gardeners. These posts may be a little shorter and more specific in nature. It’s that quiet time of year, when most of the canning is done, and the last storm of holidays will soon be past. The cats sleep
This is part of a new series of blog posts for beginner gardeners. These posts may be a little shorter and more specific in nature. The internet is full of gorgeous videos of Permaculture gardens, complete with chicken coops and runs, the chickens roaming about the garden during the day in suburban
This is part of a new series of blog posts for beginner gardeners. These posts may be a little shorter and more specific in nature. Often, when I meet people and tell them I do Permaculture in my garden, their eyes widen with a bit of respect, and then they say that
This is part of a new series of blog posts for beginner gardeners. These posts may be a little shorter and more specific in nature. Some of these things will get done in October, and some may wait until December. These articles about monthly activities are basic guidelines; your climate may dictate
This is part of a new series of blog posts for beginner gardeners. These posts may be a little shorter and more specific in nature. Garlic is one of those beneficial plants that you should be growing in your tree guilds and garden beds. In addition to being good for its fellows
It’s hard to believe it’s almost October, my favorite time of year. The days are warm and clear and dry, the nights are cool, and so far we’re not getting too much wildfire smoke. It’s a great time for work in the garden and kitchen! Here are some things you can do:
Some of these things can be done in September, and sometimes they get done in October, or even later, depending on where you live as well as what the weather has been like. So don't panic! Focus on one thing per day if necessary. 1.Check your winter squashes! Most
If you’re thinking of raising chickens, one important thing to consider is how to keep them comfortable on hot days as well as cold days. We’ve had some hot weather during the last five or so years, but we haven’t lost a single bird to heat, even when it got to
The answer to that is “sometimes”. We’ve all seen those videos on social media about how you can save money and get free vegetables by saving the stumps from a head of lettuce that you’ve bought at the store and used in a salad. The same is apparently true for spring onions and
