Artillery fungus is causing a lot of problems for us this year. It's an organism that breaks down wood and is commonly found across the United States, including in landscape mulch.
Photo by Judith Hausman Pesto torte is delicious with a rhubarb glaze. I was looking for a substantial yet portable appetizer for a party, and at the same time, my stash of last year’s pesto and jam needed addressing. Strawberry picking and the inevitable resultant jam is difficult to resist more than two years in […]
After settling on a contractor, we moved ahead with the farmhouse’s demolition and repair of the substructure (aka, the floor and rim joists devoured by termites and powder post beetles). Our goals: cut costs and keep renovation in motion.
When in doubt, choose the kids. ~Anna Quindlen
I am thrilled to pieces that the vegetable garden is fully planted! I've been chiseling away at it for the past several weeks, and yesterday I finally hammered in the last of the tomato stakes.
Move beyond vegetable produce and supply your biggest farm supporters with other value-added goodies.
Photo by Judith Hausman Drinks anyone? I’m not much of a cocktail drinker, but there are a few days each summer, a few of those 90-degree-plus days, such as the ones we are suddenly having in New York at the moment, where long, cool drinks in frosty glasses appeal to me. But how to drink […]
As we began demolition on our new farmhouse, we interviewed contractors and requested quotes so that we would have someone to oversee the progress and keep it on track when we couldn’t be on site.
If you’re facing growing problems, the first place to turn is your soil. A number of soil problems can throw your garden off balance, but there’s no shortage of amendments to set things right.
If you're never scared, embarrassed or hurt, it means you never take chances. ~Julia Soul
I was so excited to find one of my favorite native shrubs this spring at a local nonprofit's plant sale. Needless to say, I bought one and it is already at home in one of my perennial borders.
Photo by Judith Hausman Korean-style scallion pancakes are a treat. Korean-Style Scallion Pancakes I can’t claim any authentic Korean creds, but the slim purple-and-green scallions, or onion thinnings, that I brought home from my new CSA farm deserved to be showcased in Korean-style scallion pancakes. Korean-style scallion pancakes are a very fast vegetarian dish that […]
