The idea of growing food from seed to table has become particularly appealing over the last several years. Like with your first foray into anything, sometimes you are met with profound success, other times frustrating failure and you become understandably discouraged....
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Seed Starting: An Indoor Comprehensive Checklist
"When we grow our own food, we eat seasonally, locally, and sustainably.” – Michael Pollan Seemingly, a garden of function, even if dually aesthetic, like in the case of growing edimentals, has become a priority for the every-gardener. To grow your own food, is...
Modern Meadow: Embracing the Wild
The manicured lawn has been an indispensable element of garden design since at least the 17th century. Initially, a powerful status symbol; a lawn only existed if one could afford the human labor to maintain it. As this idea evolved, several factors played into a...
A Thoughtful Approach to Container Gardening
Container gardening is deeply intertwined into our identity here at Emerson Wild. Partially because our founder Julie, has an extensive background in this aspect of the gardening world. And partially because they align so closely with many of our values. The idea of...
Layered Bulbs in Pots: An Emerson Wild Guide
After your garden has been officially closed, but before the season of merriment begins, one outstanding item remains on our list. Spring bulbs. Planted in the Autumn to allow for a long period of dormancy; the extra effort right at the end of the season, yields a...
How to Grow Your Own Garlic
If you haven't added it to your yearly rotations; garlic needs a perpetual place in your gardens. Unlike many other common vegetables that are transplanted or seeded in the Spring, we look to the Autumn for our garlic planting. Luckily, if you're ready for a taste...