How To Grow a Tomato in a Container
I love eating tomatoes from the summer garden, but it took me awhile to come around. I used to HATE raw tomatoes. Blech! I pushed the bland, watery wedges to the edge of my salads and peeled the red, round slices off hamburgers. I just didn’t get it. Then, I grew my own tomatoes…
Read MoreWhat to Do About Composting Maybes
When you are composting, you may find yourself asking, “Can I compost this?” more and more often. And you’ll probably find Let’s take bread as an example. If you do a quick search online you’ll find that some experts say, Sure, you can! Other sources say, No way! What do you do with a composting maybe?
Read MoreWhat Matters Most to You?
What kind of garden matters to you? Do you want to grow your own fresh, healthy food? Or create places where you can watch the butterflies and hummingbirds? Would you like to feel more grounded and connected to nature? It’s so easy to lose touch in today’s busy world. Maybe you want to see your…
Read MoreCreating Gardens That Matter
Gardens matter. Whether big or small, in containers on a balcony or rows on a farm, gardens are important. They provide food and beauty. They enrich and enhance our lives in countless ways. So, why doesn’t everyone have their own garden? We think they should. Hello, and welcome to Gardens That Matter. Thanks for stopping…
Read MoreMeet Amy
Hi, I’m Amy. I’m the nature nerd in the family. I majored in biology in college, and I’ve haven’t stopped learning about nature yet. Yes, I geek out over plant identification, animal scat and the occasional biochem reaction. I can’t even tell you how proud I was when my then 3 year old correctly identified a…
Read MoreMeet Colby
Meet my husband, Colby. He is the the weirdo artist of the family. He designed and built sets for stage and screen for 20 years before becoming a farmer. All that experience in carpentry, welding, painting and even sewing comes in handy on the farm. Although he has less experience with plants, Colby brings a…
Read MoreMeet the Neighbors
We live in a hundred-year-old house that belonged to my grandparents. Our next door neighbors are my parents, “Nana” and “Grandpa.” Having grown up next door to my Grandma Millie, I know how awesome this is for our kids. The boys know just where to go for treats and extra hugs. Nana and Grandpa are…
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