Perpetual Learning
There are days when I walk out the back door and, poof, I’m gone. Not off the grid or on some secret mission. Just… lost. Lost among the towering tomato plants, the fragrant basil, and the buzzing bees in my suburban backyard oasis. And honestly? Don’t send a search party. This is exactly where I … Read more
Hey fellow gardeners! Elias here. You know, one of the things I love most about my garden is how much it teaches me. It’s not just about digging in the dirt; it’s about understanding the subtle connections between plants, like a quiet conversation happening beneath the soil. Today, I want to chat about something that’s … Read more
Hey everyone, Elias here! You know how much I love seeing my garden grow and thrive, and sometimes that means moving a plant to a spot where it can really flourish. Today, I want to talk about transplanting a white ash tree. It might sound a little intimidating, but with the right approach, it’s a … Read more
There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes from preparing a meal where a good portion of the ingredients started their journey in your own backyard. Given my love for gardening, I’m always thrilled to build a dinner around what’s fresh and seasonal. This meal – a juicy steak, creamy potato gratin, and tender zucchini … Read more
You know, for all the talk about growing your own food – and believe me, I’m all about those juicy tomatoes and crisp lettuce – there’s just something about a flower that makes your heart sing. And right now, in my garden, there’s one particular plant that demands all the attention. She’s my garden’s true … Read more
You know, I’ve been gardening for a good while now. My backyard is usually bursting with tomatoes, peppers, maybe some herbs, and the occasional fruit tree. It’s a space I’ve cultivated to be productive and delicious. But lately, I’ve been drawn to something a little… wilder. And that’s how I met my first passion flower. … Read more
Ever stared at a pile of homegrown tomatoes, a bushel of beans, or a mountain of zucchini and thought, “Now what?” As a gardener, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of a bountiful harvest. But that thrill can quickly turn into a race against time before all that beautiful produce goes bad. That’s where the … Read more
Hey everyone, Elias here! You know how much I love getting my hands dirty in the garden, and lately, I’ve been diving deep into something truly fascinating: fermentation. It feels like every time I turn around, there’s a new food trend, but fermentation isn’t new at all. It’s actually one of the oldest ways humans … Read more
There’s a certain kind of quiet joy that comes with watching your favorite furry friend settle in for a nap. For me, it’s my cat, Luna. She’s my shadow, my little mouser, and the queen of my backyard. You know that soft spot we all have for our pets? Mine is reserved for her, especially … Read more
Hello fellow garden lovers! Elias here, back from my garden with a bit of a spotlight on a flower that truly deserves its moment in the sun: the gladiolus. You might know them as the ‘sword lily’ because of their tall, elegant spikes of blooms, and let me tell you, they are an absolute showstopper. … Read more