I CALL THE phenomenon tomato troubles: the yellow-spotted foliage that falls off, or the plant that produces all those misshapen fruits. And yes, the attack of the hornworms, too, when you wake up to a lot of missing leaves one day. Or all of the above. A few years back I checked in with the […]

I KNOW, it feels like we just planted the vegetable garden moments ago. But a close look around as summer really takes hold quickly reminds us that our work is never done… Some crop or other is reaching the end of its run, making room for a succession sowing of more of that same thing […]

WHEN GROWING from seed, the list of decisions starts with what turns out to be the simplest question of all: which variety of bean or tomato or zinnia to order. But then things get more complicated, questions like figuring out when to start what, and whether any of your choices need any special pre-treatment or […]

Even when its cold and frosty there's plenty of food to be had from the garden. Here's a quick round up of what we're harvesting to inspire you to a four seasons vegie patch.

The two most important jobs in July are: assessing first-year wood on your fruit trees to decide whether or not to prune this winter, or add compost in spring, and planting - support plants, shelter and fruit trees.

Planting has a huge impact on tree health and productivity. And as for pruning - that first cut at planting is a once-in-a-tree-time opportunity for stone fruit and espalier - not all fruit trees need it!

These sourdough pumpkin dinner rolls are soft, pillowy, and gently spiced, brushed with melted butter... The post Sourdough Pumpkin Dinner Rolls appeared first on Home Grown Happiness.

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