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....
Seasonal
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...
Festive Foliage: A Care Guide for Your Holiday Plants
We each in turn, have our own special ways of welcoming the holiday season. Your list may be long, filled with exciting to-dos or it may be short, filled with a few intentional additions or aspirations. Either way, this planning and preparation holds a special and...
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...
Growing Herbs Indoors, Year-Round
The season of growth and the garden may be waning but the season of harvest, hearty meals and togetherness is waxing. Our attentions are turned indoors; with more time spent preparing elaborate, cozy meals and enjoying the home. The weather changes and our gardens,...