The mulch options that can be used in your garden rows seem limitless, so use this guide to help narrow down your choice and cover your garden well.
Photo by Audrey Pavia It’s time to give one of my new roosters, Henryfonda, away. When one of my hens hatched three chicks several months ago, despite the odds, I had fingers crossed they’d all be hens. I ended up with two roosters and only one hen. When I first got chickens, I wanted just […]
Porcini mushrooms are fairly easy to cultivate and harvest.
We got our first hard frost late last week so I've been busy pulling out the spent tomato and pepper plants and tossing them onto the compost pile.
Photo by Judith Hausman Homemade chicken broth, combined with the sweet flavors of cabbages and potatoes, makes this easy soup perfect for a chilly fall evening. I’m back from my travels this week, and part of settling into home routines is returning to the stove. The season turned definitively to autumn while I was gone: […]
The redbay ambrosia beetle, carrying a fungal disease damaging to avocado trees, is spreading through the U.S. while researchers aim to stop it in its tracks.
As the mercury drops, prevent a disaster by keeping your pipes warm and water flowing.
Protect your family and your household by having a licensed professional perform a yearly chimney inspection.
I'll be busy cleaning up the garden soon enough, but in the meantime, my family and I have been enjoying the last few ripe tomatoes and peppers.
