Enzymes for Plants: The Secret to Boosting Harvests and Blooms
A great secret to a thriving garden, enzymes make nutrients in the soil more available for plants to use. They are sometimes used as an ingredient in expensive plant sprays and fertilizers in gardening stores and catalogs. Though actually, these enzyme plant potions are simple to make at home. The recipes were given to me by a friend, who worked…
8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns
Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The result is a short, neat, monoculture plot of grass that extends from fence to fence, leaving you with the obligation to mow it weekly, lest the neighbors think you are falling back on your duties. And dandelions beware! Weeds are not allowed in a perfectly green lawn. They…
Springing Some Leeks (and Other Ephemeral Gems)
It’s spring, so it’s wild leek season here in Connecticut. Foraging for wild edibles is something we’ve been doing for many years, and springtime brings a seasonal favorite to our table. We’re fortunate to have 30 acres of woodland right outside the back door. Mushrooms constitute most of our spoils, but when in season, leeks figure prominently in our forays…
Enzymes for Plants: The Secret to Boosting Harvests and Blooms
A great secret to a thriving garden, enzymes make nutrients in the soil more available for plants to use. They are sometimes used as an ingredient in expensive plant sprays and fertilizers in gardening stores and catalogs. Though actually, these enzyme plant potions are simple to make at home. The recipes were given to me by a friend, who worked…
8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns
Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The result is a short, neat, monoculture plot of grass that extends from fence to fence, leaving you with the obligation to mow it weekly, lest the neighbors think you are falling back on your duties. And dandelions beware! Weeds are not allowed in a perfectly green lawn. They…
Springing Some Leeks (and Other Ephemeral Gems)
It’s spring, so it’s wild leek season here in Connecticut. Foraging for wild edibles is something we’ve been doing for many years, and springtime brings a seasonal favorite to our table. We’re fortunate to have 30 acres of woodland right outside the back door. Mushrooms constitute most of our spoils, but when in season, leeks figure prominently in our forays…
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