Whether it’s simple companion planting or permaculture guilds, recognizing who gets along (and who doesn’t!) and planting accordingly is the first step in understanding plant relationships in the garden. Learning the various roles and functions of differing plant types and using these relationships to enhance the health and vigor of…
Well, we owe you a big apology for not getting this out sooner! It’s been such a warm and early and crazy Spring here, we got a little distracted with bees and Oregon grape blooms, early peas and greens and getting all the citrus and other indoor winter inhabitants back…
Living in a vibrant local food producing region is a definite blessing, there is no doubt. Having a lovely small flock of chickens who produce more eggs than we can eat is also a blessing, and we are happy to be the lucky ones who tend to their randing, safety…
Heirloom is generally defined as seed which pre-dates the bio-tech industry and is not hybrid seed. Rather it is seed which has been grown and used and selected for existing traits which are considered desirable for generations. Heirloom seeds have historical significance for specific and identifiable traits, such as rich…