It's hard to believe it was over 80 degrees just two short days ago. Today is blustery and cold… and a thin dusting of snow lies on the ground. The birds seem as confused by this sudden turnaround as I am. As the snow swirls and spins around them, …
Tips for Succession Planting Success
Yesterday, we talked a little bit about designing a new vegetable garden and using succession planting principles to maximize your results. The garden image I shared in that article was from this past weekend (April 2014). To better illustrate …
Vegetable Succession Planting: Getting Started
Finally, a warm and sunny weekend here in NE Ohio! I'm heading outside in a minute to get back to work stripping horse stalls and working in the garden. We made tons of progress yesterday - and the vegetable garden design I've been carrying …
Making Sense of Chicken Labels
Please note: This article was originally published in 2014. Current laws and regulations may be different. Few things get me as riled up as what is going on with food labeling these days. Thanks to legislators who care more about catering to …
Beyond Skillets: 4 Must-Have Cast Iron Cookware Pieces
Cast iron skillets are so easy love. Whether inherited from a beloved grandmother, found at a bustling flea market, or purchased brand new, the origin of these durable and dependable skillets doesn’t really matter. Once one makes its way into your …
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The Organized Gardener
Let me be clear up front - the title of this post is not referring to me. :) At least not this year. My new husband and I moved in together a few months ago - and between work and kids and... life... I don't think I've ever been so busy. Which …
Gardening from a Clean Slate
The last year has brought some big changes for me... I got married, became a stepmom to 3 really great girls, lost two of my three beloved elderly dogs... and moved to a new area. Okay, it's not really "new" - I grew up here, but left 25 …
Fresh, Fun & Festive Fall Decor Ideas
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. The changing color of the leaves signifies Mother Nature is winding down for a peaceful winter's rest. As the squirrels and chipmunks frantically seek out secure hiding places for their foraging …
No Digging? No Way! Vegetable Gardening the Easy Way
Why Plan a "No-Dig" Vegetable Garden Does the idea of a "no-dig" vegetable garden sound appealing to you? Then read on, because I have good news for you - especially if you are interested in growing organic vegetables. "No-dig" gardening became …
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