Perpetual Learning
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you nurture something from a tiny seed and watch it grow into a plant that bears fruit. For me, that magic arrived yesterday, September 2nd, 2025, in the form of my very first ripe tomato! This year, I decided to dedicate a small corner of my … Read more
There’s something truly exciting about buying new plants for the garden. You imagine the bounty, the fresh flavors, and the satisfaction of growing your own food. But what happens when that little plant tag goes missing, or worse, never existed in the first place? That was me, standing in my garden on August 27th, 2025, … Read more
There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes from stepping out your back door and picking fresh vegetables and fruit that you’ve grown yourself. It might seem like a big undertaking, but transforming a typical suburban backyard into a productive food-producing space is more achievable than you might think. I’ve spent years turning my own … 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, I finally did it. After a few seasons of trying different things in my garden, I harvested my very first successful crop of corn. It might sound simple, but for a home gardener, there’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes from growing something as iconic as corn. It all started back in … Read more
It’s mid-August here in the Midwest, and my tomato plants are usually bursting with ripe fruit. But this year, I’ve had a few puzzled emails and comments from fellow gardeners asking, “Why are my tomatoes turning black?” It’s a frustrating sight when you’ve nurtured those plants from tiny seedlings, only to see the fruit developing … Read more
It’s August 4th, 2025, and I’m looking out at my very first vegetable garden. It’s not a huge plot, and honestly, there are weeds I probably should have tackled weeks ago. But standing here, seeing the corn stalks standing tall, the tomato plants heavy with fruit, the peppers starting to ripen, and a couple of … 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