Hey Reader, When most of the garden begins to fade, there’s one group of plants that just keeps giving — cut-and-come-again greens. 🥬 These are the steady workers of the fall and winter garden: lettuces, kale, spinach, and mustard greens that you can harvest leaf by leaf, again and again. With just a little protection — a cold frame, hoop, or sunny windowsill — they’ll feed you long after your summer crops are gone. If you’ve ever wanted to stretch your growing season, this is the simplest...

Hey, Reader! “Seven years of great abundance are coming throughout the land of Egypt, but seven years of famine will follow them.” – Genesis 41:29–31 As the height of the growing season winds down, now is the time to ask: how do we extend the harvest well into winter? Chefs who Preserve the Harvest Some chefs leave such a lasting impression on my husband Dave and me. Much like a good theater show, it takes several days of relishing an exemplar fine dining experience to truly absorb the impact...

Hey, Reader! Let’s talk about composting. We believe the heart of a permaculture garden isn’t just the amazing trees, the beautiful guilds, or even the pollinators. It’s the humble compost bin. The compost bin: Brings life from death Transforms waste into nourishment Offers rich, fertile soil and endless garden possibilities Thanks to Grandad, we now have a 3-bin compost system in place! Grandad and kids setting up our new compost bin! “But I can’t compost…” Before you say, “I can’t compost...