We just registered the prairie habitat on our farm Mockingbird Meadows with Monarch Watch and are expanding the plants we grow for them.
Photo by Judith Hausman Spring soup? Well, yes, it has finally started to warm up in New York’s Hudson Valley, but a light, healthful soup, made quickly with a garden’s first offerings, can still tempt me. After a perfect Mothers Day morning of getting this year’s petunias in place and finally moving the overwintered geraniums […]
Set the stage for tasty strawberries, blueberries and brambles with these soil-boosting garden tips.
This underutilized tool measures Brix levels to tell you about the flavor and nutrient quality of your fruits and vegetables.
Although ordering and interpreting a soil test is far from glamorous, it will give you key facts about your soil that will help make your garden a success.
In an effort to provide extra nutrition to your garden soil, you could inadvertently be adding harmful chemicals. Use these tips to make smarter fertilizing decisions.
Love, as powerful as your mother's for you, leaves its own mark. —J.K. Rowling
Got an aphid problem? These small garden pests won’t torment your garden much longer with these simple grower’s tips.
Photo by Judith Hausman This is a classic, French-style pan sauce, usually made from the fat and browned bits left from searing meat. However, this version doesn’t depend on having just cooked meat, so it’s great for bringing leftover beef, pork, chicken or even salmon to the next level. For my own meal, it sauced […]
Lotion bars are a favorite DIY project for beginners and experienced alike. The basic recipe requires only three ingredients, yet can be customized in dozens of creative ways.
Expand your farm’s fruit selection by growing one of these uncommonly grown fruits.
When my oldest son was 4, we found out we would be having another baby near the end of October. Over the next several months, we tried to prepare my son for becoming a big brother.
