Visiting gardens is one of my favorite things to do on vacation. French cottage style gardens are my absolute favorite! During our visit to France last summer, I spent many hours visiting French gardens and talking with their gardeners about…
Enjoying all the quirks of Mid-Atlantic farm life
Before and After: Apothecary Herb Storage
Here are the details that I promised on how I transformed an old hutch into a lovely apothecary cupboard. With so many homegrown herbs and herbal concoctions on hand, my kitchen cupboards were overflowing! I am grateful to have a…
What’s New in the 2025 Homestead Garden Journal and Planner?
Every year I use my homestead garden journal and planner, and every year I find things that could be better. This year, for the 2025 version of the planner, there are about 30 pages of new charts and guides. For…
A Season of Giving: December Garden Checklist
December is filled with holiday parties and charitable giving. It’s a good thing the garden does not require much urgent attention this month! On the other hand, the more that we can give back to the land in terms of…