This time of year, no matter how you try to hide from it, you can’t escape the pumpkin madness. It’s as if the calendar turns over and suddenly your life is overtaken by pumpkin- flavored this and pumpkin- spiced that. Pumpkin donuts, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin beer. Want a better coffee? Get a pumpkin flavored one! […]
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Fall Preparation for Hugelkultur Gardening (Lake Time Magazine Article) + Start-to-Finish Hugelkultur Garden Photos 2015
As someone who has had a life long love of both writing and gardening, I was so honored to be invited to submit a fall gardening article for the inaugural issue of Lake Time Magazine, a publication that celebrates the countless reasons why Minnesota is such an incredible state to live in. I could not […]
In the Garden: August 1st- 14th
It’s time for another update from the garden! Some quick background for new visitors: I garden in NE Minnesota where we have a very short growing season. I use hugelkultur raised beds and apply permaculture methods throughout my garden. Nearly everything I grow are heirloom varieties and all are organically managed- no chemicals, pesticides, or […]
In the Garden: July 14th
It’s time for another update from the garden! Some quick background for new visitors: I garden in NE Minnesota where we have a very short growing season. I use hugelkultur raised beds and apply permaculture methods throughout my garden. Nearly everything I grow are heirloom varieties and all are organically managed- no chemicals, pesticides, or […]