Perpetual Learning
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
I love my plants. They’re more than just decorations; they’re living things that bring so much joy and a bit of wildness into my home. Lately, I’ve been fascinated by the subtle changes in my pothos plants, especially how dramatically they can perk up after a good drink of water. It’s a small thing, really, … Read more
There’s something incredibly satisfying about making a meal from scratch, especially when you can pull fresh ingredients straight from your own garden. Lately, I’ve been hooked on a simple yet elegant dish: homemade pesto pasta, brightened up with burrata and served alongside a crisp arugula Caesar salad. It all starts with the pesto. Forget the … Read more
You know that feeling when you look at a blank wall and just… see potential? For me, that potential often involves plants. Lots of them. My backyard is bursting with veggies and fruit trees, but inside, I’ve always wanted to bring more of that lush, living energy. So, I finally did it. I transformed a … Read more
You know how sometimes you walk into your garden, and it just hits you? A little burst of color, a new fragrance? Well, this morning was one of those moments. After years of patient waiting, my French Vanilla orchid decided to show off its first bloom! I’ve been nurturing this vanilla vine, mostly as a … Read more
You know, my backyard usually buzzes with the hum of bees around tomato blossoms or the rustle of leaves in the orchard. It’s a place of abundance, focused mostly on growing food. But sometimes, you just need a little pure beauty, something that stops you in your tracks. That’s where my yellow water lily comes … Read more