The idea of growing your own potatoes may seem counterintuitive at first. After all, they are so affordable to buy! That is true, but until you branch out and begin exploring the wide, wonderful wo...
Does the World Need Heirloom Seeds?
When the world began, there was one kind of seed - wild seed. Working within natural law, humans created a second kind - heirloom seed. It is critical to understand that there was nothing unnatural...
Consider the Potential of Seeds
“I freaked out and bought a bunch of heirloom seeds. They’ll be here in a few days.” I told my perplexed wife, who, although well-intentioned, does not have a good track record with plants. She ask...
Think back to when a child you know was a toddler, innocently exploring a lawn in summer. What tiny hands have not plucked the bright yellow flowers of a dandelion and proudly presented them to t...
Spiders Are Our Friends: A Personal Look at Their Beauty, Benefits, and Symbolism
Why I Love Spiders: A Personal Story and Guide to Common Species One of my fondest memories growing up was when my grandma would read to me. My favorite book was Be Nice to Spiders by Margaret Bl...
When I first started gardening after I bought my first house, I noticed a white residue in some wood chips I had put down in some of my flower beds. Little did I know, that white residue is just wh...
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