Thanksgiving Table Decor: DIY Burlap Appliqué Table Runner
November 6, 2025The finished piece adds texture, color, and warmth to your holiday table, and you can customize it with any seasonal shapes or fabrics you like.
A Lawn Mower Can Shred Leaves, But Be Careful How Many
November 1, 2022Shredded leaves add nutrients to garden beds, and a lawn mower can help you shred those leaves. Just be careful how many leaves you try to mow at once.
3 Ways To Gather Leaves For Mulch & Compost
August 23, 2022What’s the best way to gather leaves to shred for mulch and compost? Here are three ways to effectively gather large quantities of leaves.
Get to Know Your Greens: The Kale Edition
November 3, 2014Kale is the perfect crop to grow in fall in winter—it sweetens as the weather cools!
16 Herbs You Can Use For Tea
July 31, 2014Your next cup of tea could be as close as a walk to the garden.
Choose Healthy Plants for Holiday Gifts
November 22, 2013Careful selection of plant and pot will make for a gift that can continue giving throughout the year.
Fall Foliage
October 4, 2013Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree. –Emily Bronte
Battle of the Fallen Leaf
October 26, 2010Leaf gathering is nearly over for us in the Northland. Recognizing the value of leaf mulch, we stockpile ours for late-fall shredding.
