It hit a surreal 78 degrees (25.5 C) here almost two weeks ago.  Too hot in the sun to even lie in the hammock, let alone do any work.  Last...

I've mentioned before how I love leeks.  That's me brandishing a few prized specimens in the top left of the banner collage.  Leeks...

Today is absolutely gorgeous.  Gorgeous .  The temperature outside is as warm as inside - in the middle of March.  The sun is shining, and t...

Last year I didn't start my own seeds of my favorite leek, the Bleu de Solaize. It's my favorite because it is incredibly winter h...

It's time to announce the winners of the homesteading books giveaway, and I do so with just a smidgen of trepidation.  The delivery date...

I can't tell you what a great thing it is to know a few local farmers on first-name basis.  I get all kinds of benefits from my acquaint...