While permaculture may be a buzz word in sustainable-agriculture circles, most of the discussion focuses on garden planning and growing, not taking the concept all the way to the plate.
This year, skip the candy hearts and show you care by sticking these loving labels on your farm-fresh produce.
Last week, I mentioned coordinating my kitchen backsplash tiles with our shower tiles. Subway tiles (without the beveled edges and whistles) are an economical and timeless choice for tile jobs—and once tiles are installed, they’re not going anywhere anytime soon.
As we prepare for spring by poring over seed catalogs and planting diagrams, we also need to prepare for the long days ahead spent outside with little ones.
What one does is what counts. Not what one had the intention of doing. —Pablo Picasso
Diversify your income stream and find profitable outlets for your farm products by thinking outside the produce box.
When the landscape is brown and you're looking forward to signs of spring, treat yourself to something that reminds you of the garden.
Last week, we talked about all the coleus varieties I'm looking forward to growing in my garden this year. Today, I'd like to share some of my favorite hints for growing coleus successfully.
If you’re like me, you brought a lot of your tender herb plants into the house at the end of summer. After several months of dry indoor air, a lack of beneficial insects and salt softened water, most of our plants are beginning to suffer.
Photo by Judith Hausman Pumpkin and rice are winter comfort foods. I love this pumpkin and rice winter salad recipe, a substantial cross between a salad and a side that makes use of long-keeping winter resources such as pumpkin and onions. Serve it room temperature accompanied by a green salad to make it a light […]
Does your kitchen have a tile (or at least easy-to-clean) backsplash? If you’re a messy … I mean somewhat over-enthusiastic cook who tends to spread the food love to your surroundings, a backsplash is a necessity.
