by Linda | Feb 8, 2013 | The Garden Gate
The first round of my Garden Planning is complete and is down on paper. I’m excited about the expansion of the garden but have a few challenges to face as well. Because of the vertical structures I want to build to maximize the space, I know the cost is going...
by Linda | Jan 30, 2013 | The Garden Gate
Well, I’m not sure that the title of this post is an accurate one when it comes to gardening. My belief about gardening is that it is a more free spirited act, well at least when it comes to being immersed in digging in the dirt and inhaling the fresh, clean...
by Linda | Jan 29, 2013 | Creative Homestead, The Garden Gate
I love how the Hudson Valley Seed Library incorporates art into their heirloom seed packets. They describe the connection beautifully in their recent article about the upcoming Art of the Heirloom exhibit – “Artists tell compelling stories by creatively...
by Linda | Jan 29, 2013 | The Garden Gate
This spring I can’t wait to begin making changes to our family garden. We now work a 20 x 20 sq. ft. Space that provides some basic vegetables to last throughout the summer, with some leftovers to preserve throughout the fall. This year I’m planning to...
by Linda | Jan 26, 2013 | Creative Homestead
How do you see yourself? I mean really see yourself, when there’s no one expecting results from you. Do you ever find yourself daydreaming, getting lost in a thought; seeing yourself, for a brief moment in a completely different light? Every now and then, this...
by Linda | Jan 20, 2013 | Decor & DIY
I make my own laundry detergent – yes, I admit it, and no, I don’t have a lot of extra time on my hands either. I simply got sick and tired of watching my hard earned money go into the pockets of big corporations and really prefer more natural cleaning products...
