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...
Seasonal
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,...
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...
How to Make a Foraged Fall Wreath
A Fall wreath greets, it welcomes, it is the very first impression made on friends and family alike. Artfully prepared, it can set a tone of invitation and warmth while being visually enticing. As the season of bounty approaches we welcome the fall feeling with the...
Cut Flower Garden: Cutting and Conditioning
Dahlias, peonies, cosmos, and zinnias; snapdragons, delphiniums, gladiolas, and even the brightest bulbs. The fresh cut flower garden makes the long days of summer all the sweeter. We have very much enjoyed allotting portions of our time, and gardens to fill our...