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 >
March 17, 2017
With so many beautiful flowers starting to bloom this time of year, it’s hard to choose just one for plant of the month. Fritillaria is just so unique making it perfect for springtime! Fritillaria is a great option to diversify your bulb collection with its multiple varieties to choose from each having their own unique… 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.
February 17, 2017
Back in October, we talked about waiting to prune until plants are fully dormant in order to keep them healthy and strong. Now that we’re in late winter and the sunshine is starting to peek out of the gray clouds, February-March is the best time to get back out in your garden to prune and… Read more >
Organized under Education, Garden Maintenance, Garden Tips & Advice, Gardening Tools. Labeled as best time to prune, can i prune yet, prune, Pruning, pruning advice, pruning help, pruning tips, what should i prune now, winter pruning.
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.
Spring on the Farm
Plant of the Month: Fritillaria 
Can I prune yet? Yes you can! 
Transitioning to farm life 
