Perpetual Learning
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you grow your own food. This year, that magic came in the form of golden kernels and a sweetness I’d only dreamed of – my first homegrown corn harvest! Watching those stalks grow taller than me, rustling in the breeze, was a journey in itself. From … Read more
As August winds down, my garden starts to give me those end-of-season vibes. You know, the plants are slowing down, the days are getting shorter, and I can’t help but think about getting everything ready for fall and winter. I’ve been gardening and living sustainably for a while now, and every year I learn a … Read more
As the days start to shorten and the air gets a crisp edge, it’s prime time to gather the fruits (and vegetables!) of our labor. My garden is bursting, and August 24th, 2025, feels like the perfect moment to talk about harvesting and making the most of what we’ve grown. Pumpkins: More Than Just Halloween … Read more
This year, my garden threw me a curveball – a really, really big one. As a first-time zucchini grower, I was expecting a few modest squash, enough for a side dish here and there. What I got instead was a zucchini the size of my forearm, and then another, and another. It turns out, when … 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