After an unusually wet California winter, our first week of spring has blessed us with a riot of color on the homestead. It seems silly to say it, but when I initially started gardening I felt like I should invest in "practical plants" only. My frugal mind balked at purchasing plants simply for the sheer … Continue reading Springtime on the ‘stead
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Winter
There is a certain kind of despair that can overcome the heart of every gardener as we abide in a long winter. With the enduring dampness and short, dark days, one must fight against melancholy with mind vacations to spring. As I trudge out to tend to the coop, I glance longingly at piles of … Continue reading Winter
Mender and Maker 