Gardening

How to read a seed catalog: gardener browsing catalogs at kitchen table. It’s that time of year.   The mailbox fills with glossy pages of tomatoes so red they look …

A pollinator collecting from a yellow flower Imagine the rich, earthy scent of a freshly picked ‘Cherokee Purple’ tomato, its deep, complex flavor a sweet memory of summer sun. Or …

That satisfying, sharp sizzle as a vibrant squash hits a hot skillet, still tasting of the summer sun, isn’t reserved only for crisp autumn evenings. You can enjoy perfectly cooked …

Nut Trees for Your Small-Scale Homestead: Eastern Chestnut Revival Guide for Homesteaders and Five Productive Alternatives By Joseph Cruey Imagine looking out of your window many years from now and …

By Chef Farah As a French chef, I’ve always had a special relationship with leeks, those elegant, mild members of the allium family that transform winter cooking from ordinary to …

Choosing the right pumpkin variety requires balancing two essential factors: if your aim is culinary cultivation, seek out cultivars distinguished by exceptional flavor and superior flesh quality, while ensuring they’re …

Source: https://ogden_images.s3.amazonaws.com/www.motherearthnews.com/images/2020/12/15181735/wintercontainergardening.jpeg Winter might feel like the end of the growing season, but for those of us who garden in small spaces, it’s actually a turning point. This is when …

For gardeners, the first frost often feels like the end of the season. But it doesn’t have to be. With a little planning, you can keep enjoying fresh basil, parsley, …

By the time November arrives, many gardeners breathe a sigh of relief. The harvest is in, the beds look bare, and it feels like time to put the tools away. …

Every year, autumn transforms ordinary landscapes into dazzling displays of red, orange, and gold. For many, leaf-peeping is a seasonal ritual, but few stop to ask why leaves change color or …