(Pisum sativum) Fresh, raw peas are basically the candy of the garden, in my humble opinion. Eat them by the handful, the bowlful, the bucketful... They're also one of the earliest crops you can harvest, thanks to being one of those few crops that can withstand light frosts and cold, early spring ... Read More about Peas – Growing and Care
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Spring Cleaning Face Wash
Hear me, ye who be blighted by the heavy gloom of winter's passing; there be four things you must find to lift your curse most foul- Just kidding. No curses being cleaned here, just faces. You will need: VioletsThymeA few sprigs of sageForsythia flowers (if you don't have access to ... Read More about Spring Cleaning Face Wash
Making a Catnip Cat Distraction
I love my cats dearly, but the last thing I need is for them to be trying to eat my tomato seedlings as I'm trying to transplant them. Not a smart move there, babies. Since I generally don't feel like constantly removing cat faces from my planting trays, out the catnip comes! My greedy ... Read More about Making a Catnip Cat Distraction
Making Hypnos Bedtime Balm
The Hypnos bedtime balm was born from the overwhelming desire to find something heavy and whack my insomnia over the head with it. That's about it, really. Will this balm physically fist-fight your insomnia? Sadly, no. It makes for a pretty relaxing (and very fragrant) pre-bedtime massage balm, ... Read More about Making Hypnos Bedtime Balm
Growing Asparagus Plants from Seed
So, asparagus! Choosing to grow asparagus from seed rather than buying the crowns pays off in the cost department, but you get hit with extra waiting time as compensation. A full extra year, in fact. On the other hand, if you really, really like asparagus, that wait might be worth it- plant a whole ... Read More about Growing Asparagus Plants from Seed