Neem oil. It's a thick, tan-colored oil extracted from the mechanically-pressed (or chemically-processed) seed of the neem tree. Neem is one of those plants that is almost certainly under-utilized across most of the world. It's all-natural and vegan. You can use neem oil for organic pest control but wait, there's more... Don't eat the neemYes,…
Continue reading ➞ Here’s how neem oil can do double duty for organic gardeners
Last Thursday I sent an email to my CSA farmer. It was after 8pm. I worked late on my farm share pick up day, for the third week in a row. The pick-up times came and went. My big brown paper bag full of produce sat all alone on the shelf. She would have to…
Continue reading ➞ Despite my commitment, despite all my big talk, I’m failing right in front of you
July 25, 2019 Log Cabin Farm Stand, Eastham, MA Next time you visit a farm stand, try playing a little game. Rank the top five items! You'll feel more mindful of the freshness of the food. You'll probably notice a few items you might overlook if you just rush through your visit. It's fun! I…
Continue reading ➞ Best five things to buy at Log Cabin Farm Stand, Eastham, MA!
Our neighborhood got its first CSA share program (Community-Supported Agriculture) about 10 years ago, and I was an early subscriber. But, but, but...after a couple of seasons, I quit. Here's why I quit my old CSA share program years ago and why I joined a new one this year! Oh you people and your acronymsCSA,…
Continue reading ➞ I’m giving it a go again…why I bought a CSA share this year. Food for thought.
About a year and a half ago, my cousin and I were chatting at a family party. I told her I needed an outlet besides work and parenting and was planning to start this blog. She loved the idea! She was so supportive. Of course I wanted her opinion. She worked at a farm stand…
Last week, I texted my cousin-in-law about her transition back to work after maternity leave. She was holding up but hating pumping at the office. It brought back a lot of memories for me, too. Here are the 3 tips I gave her on how I adjusted to pumping breastmilk at work. First, my street…
Continue reading ➞ My 3 tips to adjust to pumping breastmilk at work
Everyone loves an adorable baby, especially when that sweet little cutie is a baby herb seedling. Enjoy these pictures of all of the little babies growing in my kitchen window herb garden. Keep reading, I'll reveal my choice for cutest of the cute. Genovese Basil Basil babies have a soft, round look to them, like…
Continue reading ➞ Who is the cutest baby herb seedling in my herb garden?
Within 40 steps of my house there are seven Sugar Maple trees. Big trees. Historic trees. Right now, I have four buckets hanging from three of the trees, collecting maple sap. Here's more about how to tap a maple tree. Why tap a maple tree? Drink sap straight from the maple. It's got electrolytes, antioxidants,…
Back in the Fall, I posted an article about getting kids more involved in gardening with six simple garden tasks. Of course, if they are unlikely to listen, you might never get them to the garden to try out Step 1. With two kids, two nephews, a niece and a Godson, I'm no kid-whisperer, but…
Continue reading ➞ The best, simple way to get kids to listen to you
