Perpetual Learning
Hey everyone, Elias here! If you’ve been following along, you know how much I love getting my hands dirty in the garden. This year, like most years, my backyard is bursting with life, and a lot of that success comes down to something surprisingly simple: healthy soil. And guess what’s one of the best ways … Read more
It’s late July, and if you’re a gardener, you know what that means. The initial excitement of spring planting has settled into the steady rhythm of tending, harvesting, and, sometimes, a little bit of wondering if you’ve taken on too much. This year, I decided to go big. I expanded my tomato varieties, planted more … Read more
Summer is in full swing here in the Midwest, and my garden is absolutely bursting with life. The tomatoes are heavy on the vine, the peppers are starting to ripen, and the zucchini… well, let’s just say there’s plenty to go around! There’s something incredibly rewarding about growing your own food. It’s not just about … Read more
You know, I love getting my hands dirty in the garden. It’s amazing what you can grow when you give the soil a little love. And one of the best ways I’ve found to do that is by composting. Many of us think of composting as just tossing food scraps somewhere out of sight. But … Read more
Alright fellow gardeners, let’s talk water. As you know, I’m always looking for ways to be more resourceful, and that includes keeping my old hand pump in good working order. It’s a beautiful piece of history and a reliable water source for the garden. Recently, I ran into a bit of a snag. While trying … Read more
Summer’s bounty is often a time of celebration, but it also brings the challenge of preserving our harvest. Recently, I got a great question from a reader in an arid climate asking about the best way to store onions. It’s a fantastic question, especially when you’re dealing with less humidity than we might be used … Read more
Hey everyone, Elias here! Today, I want to talk about something close to my heart: making every drop count in our gardens. We all know how precious water is, especially during the warmer months. That’s why I’ve been looking into greywater systems, and I’m excited to share some practical tips with you all. What Exactly … Read more
It’s late July here in the garden, and the tomato plants are… well, they’re something else this year. Specifically, my Romas. You know, those lovely, paste tomatoes perfect for sauces and roasting? This year, they’ve decided to take over. Seriously, I’m pretty sure one of them is eyeing up the neighbor’s prize-winning petunias. If you’re … Read more
Hello fellow gardeners and food lovers! Elias here. Today, I want to talk about something that truly brings me joy in the garden and on the plate: heirloom tomatoes. If you’ve ever bitten into a pale, watery supermarket tomato, you know how much we miss out on when we don’t explore these incredible varieties. So, … Read more
Hey everyone, Elias here! You know how much I love getting my hands dirty in the garden and enjoying the fruits (and veggies!) of my labor. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the little buzzers that make so much of it possible – our bees! It’s truly amazing how much these tiny creatures do … Read more