Gardening

By Shanika D.   Imagine the peace of mind you have when you wake up early in the morning, before the errands and emails. This moment is a tiny fraction …

By Esteban Bruno Short days, cold nights, and a glass of wine that refuses to be rushed. A slow reflection on how winter teaches us to drink – and live …

A lush swath of coneflowers and black-eyed Susans provides the perfect foraging ground for local bees. The Best Flowers for Bees: 10 Plants Your Garden Needs Want to transform your …

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 …