Gardening Without Borders
June 5, 2015I’ve overcommitted myself to seeds and plants, meaning I need to look outside the Fortress Garden walls for growing space.
The Great Onion Attack of 2015
May 29, 2015Before you plant 10 bajillion onions, make sure you have the right variety.
You Say Tomato, I Say Heirloom Indeterminate Super Lakota
May 21, 2015When it comes to growing tomatoes, I say the more the better. (And a good name doesn’t hurt, either.)
To Bee, Or Not To Bee?
May 15, 2015The more I know about beekeeping, the more I know what I don’t know.
Cyn’s Simple Guide to Fertilizing
May 8, 2015The complexity of soil nutrition can bog you down. A super-simple understanding of all things N-P-K helps beginning farmers like me get started.
Oh, I Wish It Would Rain!
May 1, 2015Despite my best intentions in watering my garden, no irrigation I can provide seems to top the power of rainwater.
Mean Girls: The Chicken Edition
April 24, 2015High-school girls with attitude have got nothing on a flock of hens turning on one of their own.
Getting My Garden Freak On
April 17, 2015Yes, I could plant the same ol’ boring crops every year, but why? There are varieties of all shapes, sizes and colors waiting to be explored.
Girly-Girl Gardening
April 9, 2015Among the functionality of my Fortress Garden, I’ve dabbled in bits of pretty things to make my growing season that much more enjoyable.
What’s In a Name?
April 3, 2015A trip to the lumberyard helped me quickly learn the difference between dirt and soil—and yes, there is a difference.
