Concord Grape Pruning
Cuttings for these plants were given to me by my Uncle Ernie who farmed outside of St. Louis from 1930 to 1960. While I visited one...
What a Plant Knows
Dr. Daniel Chamovitz articulates brilliantly in his 2012 book the amazing behavior of plants in response to their environment. I did not...
First Nectar in Spring
These early brilliant greens are often referred to as weeds. Weeds are commonly defined as plants in the wrong place, which is where you...
Intentional Food Growing
Biomimicry ..life creates conditions conducive to life. It builds soil; it cleans air; it cleans water; it mixes the cocktail of gases...
Winter’s Work – Honey Bees
I am privileged to be the hostess to 9 honey bee hives. I am not a “keeper” as I have no idea how to make wax or raise the larvae. I am...