October 22, 2020
Although many of us think about dandelions in the spring and summer, fall is the best time to harvest them for their roots. This time of year, dandelion roots will have the most nutrients and will be a bit easier to get out of the ground since rains have usually come back by now and… Read more >
Organized under Edible Foliage, Edible Gardening, Edible Gardens, Plants I Dig, Sustainability. Labeled as dandelion, dandelion benefits, dandelion recipes, dandelion root benefits, dandelion roots, dandelion tea, how to roast dandelion root, roasted dandelion root.
August 28, 2020
Himalayan blackberries are now ripe! Often thought of as a nuisance; an invasive weed that we aim to rid our properties of, Himalayan blackberries are an abundant (and often FREE) food source for wildlife and for us! Blackberries On our farm & nursery property we are happy to maintain a few patches of this invasive,… Read more >
June 19, 2017
The first 6 months. Gains and losses. The last time I updated you on our recent move to our 5-acre mini farm in Snohomish was in February. That seems like eons ago. And though the snow has melted and it appears the torrential downfalls have come to an end, it just barely feels like spring,… Read more >
February 22, 2017
From snow to solar… I wrote last month telling you about my transition to our 5-acre mini farm. Our previous garden (and house) is now pending sale. We are slowly adjusting to life at the farm and seem to discover something new about the property every day. In the month of February, we’ve experienced some snow… Read more >
Organized under Community, Interviews, Solar, Sustainability. Labeled as dog-friendly yard, farm, farm life, geese, homestead, moving, organic gardening, renewable energy, sheep, solar, solar panels, sustainability, transitioning to the farm, winter interest.
January 27, 2017
Growing and shrinking pains It all started with a dog. A 6-month-old Staffordshire terrier mix from Texas that we adopted in September 2015. You might say it was an attempt to fill a void, or to quell the sudden quiet and cleanliness of our house that was the result of my daughter fleeing the nest… Read more >
Organized under Community, Sustainability, Water-wise Gardening, Whats New. Labeled as arboretum, moving, moving to the farm, nursery, permaculture principles, solar panels, sustainable gardening, transitioning to farm life, water harvesting.