Saving seeds means having fun with some everyday chemistry. Each kind of seed is like a different element, that has different properties and reacts in its own way with heat and moisture. There are some basics of preparing for seed saving, but there are specific steps for saving each type of seed. Here is how […]
Through My Kitchen Window
Today you can find me over on the D&B blog singing the Bountiful Harvest Blues from inside my kitchen window with deep feeling. 🙂 My kitchen window is now superbly decorated with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, custom made mosaic that it didn’t have when I wrote the poem below. (No, the counter isn’t that clean right […]
How to Sew Your Favorite Apron
I am not a particularly violent cook, but getting into the apron habit has had several benefits. All it takes is one little spot of grease or stubborn fruit stain or bleach from cleaning solution to permanently alter a piece of clothing. Although I try to dress for the jobs at hand, I don’t like […]
Because Every Weed Pulled is a Dead Weed
Are you avoiding weeding because it is fall and you have convinced yourself that there is no point to it? Then, maybe you should read my guest post on the D&B blog! Don’t be lulled into complacency or paralyzed into inaction. Every weed pulled is a battle won.
Chic Functional Apparel for the Winter Garden
Your needs may be different from the snow people. Even before the snow hits, the temperatures drop and the wardrobe needs adjustment. For tips on what to wear to impress the neighbors while working in the garden during the fall and winter, read my guest post on the D&B Supply blog […]