The autumn equinox kicks off the official start of FALL! And Pumpkin season! When light and darkness stand in balance with equal hours of night and day. The darkness is gaining, and from now to Winter, the days get shorter. Boo! It’s a time of abundance when the bounty of the Earth must be gathered in and safely stored against the bleak times ahead, knowing that Winter is coming. It doesn’t have to be that way… Your fall garden can feel like a second spring harvest, and for many, it is...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
Reader, Happy Spring Equinox and the official first day of Spring! Are you ready to begin your gardening season? I hope so!! It may be early for some, but if you want to extend your season, its time to start planning your plot and to begin seeding indoors. If that’s NOT your thing. I have spring plants ready to be planted in your existing garden beds. As a garden consultant that is that part, I love the most, the hands-on instruction while we plan and or plant your Kitchen Garden. What is a...
about 4 years ago • 2 min read
Reader, It's the last whole month of winter! While we love the downtime of winter and are truly grateful for some much-needed snow (that we are still anticipating), Spring is tiptoeing closer, and I am filled with excitement!! I hope you are too. February is another month of maintenance and preparation to help ensure a successful growing season. Are you ready? Want to plant something outside now: Flowers to grow this month: Pansies and Primrose or viola! Add some color, and they are edible....
about 4 years ago • 1 min read
Happy New YEAR!! Reader The beginning of the new year means a new garden season. It’s a time to reflect and make adjustments to suit your needs and wants. What are your intentions for this coming year? Whether you are new to gardening or have been doing it for a while, January is the month to make plans, daydream about how you want this year to go, and take a moment and look through the seed catalogs. Imagine what you want growing in your space. Look at the seeds that you never considered...
over 4 years ago • 1 min read
Reader, There are many different compost methods, but vermiculture is the easiest for any kitchen, especially if you have limited time. Are you interested in reducing food waste and want to create organic compost for your garden? If you are looking for instruction on how to care for worms after you’ve built them a home, look no further. You just found a new hobby, vermicomposting. VERMA ~ WHAT? This compost bin system is designed for people that have less than five minutes a week to dedicate...
over 4 years ago • 1 min read
Reader, October is the month to finish the harvest and prepare for the first frost of autumn when the leaves change, and the birds fly south and warm tomatoebased stews and soups fill your belly! Delish! There’s a lot to do in the garden this time of year. Its time to plant out cool-season vegetables. If you want assistance with your Fall kitchen garden book a garden consult with me. Book A Garden Consultation If you are interested in an Intro To Worm Composting or Vermicomposting Class seats...
over 4 years ago • 1 min read
Hello Readerand welcome to September! September marks the autumnal equinox on September 22 in 2021, in the northern half of the world. Marking the end of summer and where autumn or Fall begins. Fall is my favorite time because of all the harvest festivals and feasts to celebrate the end of the harvest season. It’s time to break out the pumpkins, put on sweaters and enjoy hot cider, as the nights will become increasingly cool. There is plenty of work to be done in the garden! TO DO: Bring in...
over 4 years ago • 1 min read
Hello Readerand welcome to September! September marks the autumnal equinox on September 22 in 2021, in the northern half of the world. Marking the end of summer and where autumn or Fall begins. Fall is my favorite time because of all the harvest festivals and feasts to celebrate the end of the harvest season. It’s time to break out the pumpkins, put on sweaters and enjoy hot cider, as the nights will become increasingly cool. There is plenty of work to be done in the garden! TO DO: Bring in...
over 4 years ago • 1 min read