A Visit to Long Creek Homestead nursery
I visited Michael Judd’s homestead nursery today, nestled in the woods near Gambrill State Park. I arrived in the early afternoon, in the peaceful serenity of a sunlit, warm spring […]
2019
I got to meet a permaculture author, woo
Michael Judd, author of “Edible Landscaping: Have Your Yard and Eat it Too“, gave a presentation yesterday (Apr 11) at the Frederick Public Library on permaculture principles, what grows well, […]
Another vole goes to the dirt patch in the sky
I stumbled upon a vole in the yard today that had died somehow. It looked in peaceful repose. I think my cat got the best of it. I gave it […]
New batches of fermented veggies
I crushed up another batch of vegetables for fermentation, in the style of kimchi, but without the spice: green cabbage beets carrots green onions ginger shredded daikon radish I also […]
Wash and prep store-bought plants for the garden
It was inevitable that, while shopping for plants, some containers had fertilizer pellets added. I have learned through observation that chemical fertilizers eventually make plants extremely sick. I don’t want […]
Lessons from starting plants from seed
I set up some seed trays this spring to get the full experience of trying to grow my own plants from seed. I’ve learned a few things over the past […]
Flowering apricot
Small beautiful developments of Nature’s spring
Interesting observations that make me happy: Last year’s buckwheat and barley are coming up This is very exciting because I cast them in the “worst” part of the yard (bad-looking […]
New trees are in the ground!
Li Jujube Shanxi Jujube Heirloom apple Plum Pomegranate Five tayberry bushes I am very excited. Last year’s peach, apricot, and pear are all blooming.
Whole wheat vegan pancakes
Very simple to make and you’ll have pancakes in half an hour. This recipe makes about 12 pancakes. There is plenty of room for flavor variation in this recipe. The […]