Perpetual Learning
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
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
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
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