I joined the National Wild Ones this summer, which started in the 1970s in Wisconsin. They have chapters all over the USA. “Wild Ones promotes environmentally friendly, sound landscaping to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities.” They do this through free educational materials, opportunities, and meetings. A fun group…
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Chervil
Each year I am amazed at how little I know about what people ate before we had grocery stores to purchase all our food. Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) dates back to biblical times. Some people say that the fragrance resembles the myrrh that was given to the baby Jesus by the wise men. This was the…
Old-fashioned flowers in spring salads best way to say good-bye to winter….
We live in a changing world and wouldn’t it be nice to slow it down a bit? I was discussing with someone the other day my old “dumb” (flip) phone. I loved my flip phone because it could fit in my bike shorts pocket when I rode on the river. I never needed a special…
Do you know about battling stress with Lemon Balm Tea?
After I had been diagnosed with cancer in 2000, I started having issues with “stress and anxiety” in my life. I mentioned this to my doctor years ago, and she prescribed a drug called Zoloft. I tried it for a few weeks, and it did make me feel better, but the thought of having to…
Have you found when adding native plants to your garden you need to be careful?
This past week, I was in the garden clearing out an area to create more space for perennial edible foods and more pollinator friendly plants. I was not paying attention to where I was working and not wearing appropriate weeding clothes. I got poison ivy! Yep, I let my garden area run a bit wild…
Have you ever noticed a garlic bulb is like life?
My garden helps me with changes in my life. I find when I go out there and weed, sow, harvest or just enjoy the beauty it helps me “understand” the changes I encounter in my life….. I had a lot of weeds in my garlic bed this week. I usually try to keep it weed…
Spring without strawberries can you imagine?
I can’t! We are now into summer, and our strawberries are starting to wane.They are one of the first plants in spring to leaf out and fill their bed. I can hardly wait when I see the strawberry plants spreading across the ground. Here, is my first strawberry patch that was inspired by others in…
Purple Sweet Potato Slips, Purple Sweet Potatoe Slips say that 3 times fast, I dare you!
I have fallen in love with a new vegetable that won my heart last year. I grew them in biodegradable pots that were not such a good idea since they moved out of the pots and tried to root in the soil underneath. BUT-I did get sweet potatoes! They also grew all over my garden…
You pass on the love of gardening when you share with others….
I know my life as a mother is successful when I see my own children creating their own gardens….Today I took time to read what others think…. In search of my mother’s garden, I found my own. Alice Walker Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for…
Certain foods “Prune” disease in our bodies-did you know that?
Our bodies know how to “prune” where is needed to make sure disease does not become overgrown and cause us problems! I LOVE Ted Talks and this past winter I spent a lot of time riding my bike inside and listening to TED Talks. I came across Dr. Li this winter, and he has…
In our Urban Potager, we will always have a “garden dog”even when it hurts to say good-bye
We put our “garden dog” punk down March 9th at 4:30pm. I started a post to talk about it yesterday, but was unable to pull myself together to write about my best friend. I posted about my nightshades being on heat…..(long sigh). I am so overcome with sadness that unless you have loved a…
Do you still purchase your annuals from the big box store? I no longer do + it is well worth all the mistakes along the way!
I no longer purchase any annuals for our garden. I remember the days, I would go to the store and purchase trays of annuals to put in my garden. I grow all mine from seed since I learned how simple it is to grow your annuals at home. I can’t imagine doing it any other…
Immunity Gardens 