The Daffodil Song

It was the sweetest moment. I sat with Pat Morgan in her backyard feasting on a caprese salad she made Read the full article…

October 30, 2015

Homage to the Acorn

While walking on a narrow path to open up the chickens one morning an acorn nailed me right on the Read the full article…

October 30, 2015

Same plant, different partners

  Since I live in the shade I grow lots of impatiens. Luckily impatiens downy mildew wasn’t a problem this Read the full article…

October 22, 2015

Cool weather planting adds color to last through winter

This is a segment from Pittsburgh Today Live discussing what to plant right now to add color to the garden Read the full article…

October 15, 2015

Backyard composting and worm composting classes scheduled with PRC

Composting is the best way to recycle. When we recycle bottles, cans and newspapers, we’re doing it because it’s a Read the full article…

October 14, 2015

How to grow garlic and use it in the kitchen

The unmistakable, intense aroma of garlic hits one squarely in the face when Ron Stidmon opens the door to his Read the full article…

October 2, 2015