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When we moved off the mountain and down into this valley four years ago, we finally had a chance to create the garden of our dreams. I envisioned an in-ground market garden where we would grow crops that thrive in rows, a series of raised bed gardens where we could maximize space and better manage […]

Discover the art of growing calendula with our comprehensive guide. Learn essential tips for planting, care, and harvesting calendula flowers in your garden. Start cultivating vibrant blooms today!

Spring is on its way, and I couldn’t be happier! As the days grow warmer, I find myself itching to get out in the garden and start digging in the dirt. The daffodils, crocuses, and tulips are beginning to pop through the soil, and I keep seeing signs about planting bulbs now for summer to […]

I don’t know about you, but I love setting a list of to-dos for myself each month as a way to give myself something to look forward to and keep me motivated when I’m feeling […]

If you’re looking for a festive seasonal project that doesn’t take much creativity or effort, making a goldenrod blessing broom may be just the thing for you. Goldenrod blessing brooms are exactly what they sound […]

We are all works in progress. Wouldn’t you agree? I have been pursuing a natural lifestyle for the last 15 years, and I find that I’m constantly taking steps forward and backward in my pursuit of simple, natural, seasonal living. When I’m taking steps forward, it always makes me feel really good about the choices […]