Perpetual Learning
I love gardening. I really do. There’s something incredibly satisfying about nurturing a tiny seed into a thriving plant, and then enjoying the fruits (or herbs!) of your labor. But even the most rewarding hobbies can have their… let’s call them ‘vigorous’ moments. For me, that moment arrived in the form of mint. When I … Read more
Buying your first home is a huge step, and one of the best parts is the yard! It’s a blank canvas, ready for your personal touch. But if you have little ones or furry friends, that canvas needs a bit of extra thought to make it a safe and fun place for everyone. Trees: More … Read more
Hey everyone, Elias here! Have you ever seen a caterpillar munching away on your prize tomato leaves and wished for a natural way to handle it? I certainly have. It got me thinking about the tiny helpers in our gardens – the beneficial insects. They’re often overlooked, but they play a huge role in keeping … Read more
It’s amazing what a little bit of planning and a lot of sunshine can do. My suburban backyard, once just a patch of grass, is now a vibrant, productive food haven. And the best part? It all started with a simple packet of seeds. Growing your own food is more rewarding than you might think. … Read more
Sustainable Living from the Ground Up: Elias’s Eco-Friendly Practices My journey into sustainable living really started with my hands in the dirt. It wasn’t some grand plan to change the world, but rather a desire to grow my own food and connect more with nature. Over time, I’ve found that small, consistent practices in my … Read more
There’s a unique kind of joy that comes from tending a garden. It’s not always about the big, showy displays. Sometimes, the most elegant moments are found in the quiet discoveries, the subtle blooms that surprise you when you least expect it. This time of year, my garden is a testament to that. While the … Read more
It’s September 14th, 2025, and the garden is still putting out a fantastic amount of produce! From my backyard, I’ve got an abundance of tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, and peaches just waiting to be enjoyed. But as the days start to get shorter, I know the harvest won’t last forever. That’s where the magic of preserving … Read more
It feels like just yesterday I was staring at a patch of bare soil, armed with a few seed packets and a whole lot of optimism. Fast forward a year, and my suburban backyard is practically buzzing! This journey has been a learning curve, filled with both triumphs and a few comical failures, but the … Read more
Thinking about updating your kitchen? It’s a big project, and one of the first big questions is: do I tackle this myself or hire someone? I’ve been through a few home projects, and this is something I’ve learned a lot about. My garden is my happy place, but sometimes, home improvement projects feel like wrestling … Read more
Sometimes, the best treasures are found when they’re least expected – and when they look like they’ve seen better days. That’s exactly what happened with this rose bush. Last spring, while browsing the clearance section at my local garden center, I spotted a rose bush that was, frankly, a mess. It was mostly bare canes … Read more