Tag Archives: seasonal

How to Welcome Fall

Buy a pair or two of new cozy socks Visit a thrift store and pick out a super soft sweater Sip on your favorite fall beverage Visit the library and check out a few spooky books Wash all your cozy … Continue reading

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The Gardener

 To be a gardener, you need to tune in to how the plants are doing and attend to what they need. Many gardeners also testify to a feeling of receiving something in return — of being gifted, almost, whether through … Continue reading

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Real Life Culinary Questions 

I often get emails and direct messages (DMs) related to my nutrition and culinary choices. Today, enjoying some wine while sitting in my garden surrounded by herbs and beautiful blooms, I thought I would answer them.  

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Why are my tomato starts spindly?

Q: What could be the cause of my heirloom tomatoes, started from seed, becoming spindly after being transplanted into my raised beds. The seed was planted March 3 and transplanted May 10. They were hardened off starting one week before with … Continue reading

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Can I grow tomatoes in a 5-gallon container?

Q: I purchased a Super Sweet 100 cherry tomato plant. Can I grow this in a 5-gallon bucket with stakes/support? Online information says they grow to 5 feet. I have never successfully grown my own tomatoes. A: You can successfully grow this … Continue reading

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