Last summer my squash plants died a slow and painful death.  After months of tilling, sowing, watering, composting, and lovingly tending...

We’re in the heart of the growing season, and boy are things growing!   The garden is overflowing, thanks to our preparations and Mother...

We hear so often how important it is to include leafy greens in our diet, so I’m always looking for ways to fit more into our meals.  I...

When I’m lucky enough to keep the chipmunks* away from our strawberries, I’m able to make one of my favorite summer snacks — Strawberry...

Last night I went to a great networking event for women entrepreneurs, hosted by my friend Judy.  Judy is one of the most fantastic...

June is a big month in the garden — this is when our mid-season crops really start to take off.  We’ve gone from sprouts to hardy...

We are in a transition period in our gardening season — the early season crops are just about done, and we’ve made room for the...

I am lucky to be working with one of my favorite people on her garden this season — my mom!   Bonnie has experience growing her own...

Basil is my favorite herb, and this dish is one of my all-time favorite uses of it.  We’ve served this to just about everyone who has...

One of the cool season crops I love most is broccoli.  Years ago — before I knew better — I attempted to grow it in the middle of summer,...

Broccoli with Parmesan & Pine Nuts Print Recipe One of the cool season crops I love most is broccoli. Years ago -- before I knew better...

It’s been a great month in the garden — plenty of sun, plenty of water — and the early crops are growing beautifully.  This is a...

We love working with all kinds of clients — each has their own story and garden dreams, and it’s rewarding to help make those dreams a...

We put our early season crops into the ground last month, and they’re coming along beautifully.  We’ve been eating our spinach and...

Yesterday the Environmental Working Group released its annual report, the 2014 Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce, which aims to...

It’s official.  Our birdhouse has become a home! Papa bird hanging out on his front porch. My son and I built this window birdhouse last...

In honor of Earth Day, today I’m sharing a recommendation for an Earth-related book I just finished reading.  Closer to the Ground, by...

I’m working on my latest garden project — installing a raised vegetable bed.  In Part 1 of this series I walked through the preparatory...

Now that I’ve done my initial spring cleaning in the garden, I’m ready to tackle my next project:  building a raised bed. I’ve been...

Among the growing trends in food these days is the desire to eat locally-grown food, also known as locavorism.  Locavores choose to eat...