Posts tagged with: midwest gardener

Seed Starting 101: Growing from Scratch

As far as copious amounts of wildly varying internet information goes, seed starting takes the cake. So I’m going to walk you through seed starting 101, the way  I do it, with suggestions based on my own first-hand experience. I’m... Read More

How to Live the Garden-to-Table Lifestyle: Eating Seasonally (Winter Edition)

Did you know winter is the season for unearthing? You know, unearthing: to find something in the ground by digging; to discover something hidden by investigation or searching. Do you know why? Well, prior to the grocery store landscape changing... Read More

Custom Garden Design: Kitchen Garden Trio

This custom kitchen garden trio elevates the client’s backyard and is designed to match the aesthetics of the home. Locally-made trellises add to the unique beauty of this backyard oasis!... Read More

Garden-to-Table Lifestyle: Eating Seasonal Foods (Fall Edition)

Despite the fantastic fall weather we’ve had, the transition to shorter, cooler days beckons us to transition into eating a different group of seasonal foods. And it’s not just because the cooler temps lead to smaller harvests in the garden;... Read More

Garden-to-Table Herb Recipes: Homemade Infused Oils and Vinegars

Elevate Your Plate with Herbal Infusions If you’re new to adding herbs to your meals, or just looking for some inspiration to use up a huge harvest from your kitchen garden, an easy and quick way to get your garden-grown... Read More

Late Season Harvests & Laying Your Garden to Rest

Don’t throw in the trowel quite yet (Get it? Trowel instead of towel? Gardening jokes.). Anyway, while we all dread the first frost because it means the end of most of our garden, I’m here to remind you there are... Read More