In the spring, I sprinkled a small mason jar of biodynamic preparation 500 under my fruit trees and around my garden beds, just as Anna Helmer had shown me. There didn’t seem to be a very specific science to it, …
With love to the #1 Tomato Grampa
I started my tomato seedlings on March 24th which is at least two weeks later than usual. It wasn’t until the snow really started to melt that I felt motivated, but better late than never. My Dad is the self-titled …
Banana Bread – another variation, with cream cheese frosting!
I'd seen this recipe months ago while, undoubtedly, searching for something entirely different on Pinterest. However, it caught my eye and was one of those cakes I could imagine baking up for team-mates at work or for a large get-together …
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Plant medicine: wildcrafting Balm of Gilead
"What's this?" asked my clutter-resistant husband, observing the giant mason jar of oily plant matter on the counter. "Ohh, it's medicine! It's called Balm of Gilead," I explained. "Oh. But what is it?" "Cottonwood tips in oil." "Hmm. And what's …
A Farmer’s Ode to the Cabbage
Prepping dinner in late February. Note "green onions", carefully harvested from some storage onions that decided it was time to start sprouting. Note: This post the product of a farmer itching for the snow to melt, of Lisa Richardson's gentle …
Mini Open-Faced Chicken Pot Pies
“I only had one bite but it was amazing.” – Austin, age 9 These mini pot pies were a hit with my age 9-12 year old kids cooking class I teach each week. I also teach a teen class. The …
Turning the Page on Winter! — Rootdown Organic Farm
The first transplants are up and the greenhouse is quickly filling up with great potential! Although at times, it has felt that winter would never quit, we are now seeing the early signs of spring, the first robins have returned, …
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Tips and tricks for starting seeds
With the promise of spring just around the corner, starting seeds initiates the growing season. Nothing conveys more optimism and hope for the future for a gardener. Seeds are amazing, wonderful little specks of embryonic life.They are relatively easy to …
