Demand for local food is on the rise, and with good reason- Fresh and healthy locally grown food is good for eaters, the economy, and the environment. Local food brings people together, builds community and strengthens our food system at a time of supply chain shortages. In honor of Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate 10 reasons […]
By January, I have a growing stack of garden seed catalogs on my kitchen table. On the dreariest winter days, it helps to dream of warmer weather and circle my selections. Here are tips to select the best seed for your spring garden: Know the difference between GMO, Hybrid and Organic Seed Contrary to popular […]
Cold weather can be rough on our feathered friends. Sparrows, woodpeckers and nuthatches are a few species of birds that stick around our region during winter, but red-hat-wearing cardinals are my favorite! Providing birds with food and shelter during the winter helps keep them happy and healthy, and will light up your yard with color […]
PLUS how to preserve fall leaves Leaves change color in fall because shorter days, less sunlight, and cooler temperatures stop the photosynthesis process that allows trees and other plants to make food. The chlorophyll that keeps leaves alive and green breaks down, revealing vibrant fall colors. The intensity of fall colors depends on the temperature. […]
THUD, THUD, THUNK. Each time a breeze rustles the branches, another dozen black walnuts fall to the ground. The area beneath the walnut tree nearest the house was starting to look like a mismanaged tennis court- and it is only one of six walnut trees on our property. “What are we going to do with […]
