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Legacy of Pomegranates: A Fruitful Family Tradition
For over five decades, our family’s pomegranate tree has been flourishing, bearing an abundance of these nutrient-rich fruits. Grown for centuries in the Mediterranean, Asia, and tropical regions of Africa, this pomegranate is one of many thriving on this tree. It’s incredible to witness the enduring legacy of this fruit, which has been cherished for…
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Snuggled Among
We found this little guy snuggled among the sweet potato vines. This is our first attempt to grow sweet potatoes and thought it was a morning glory flower. After a little online research, we learn that it is a sweet potato blossom and sweet potatoes are in the morning glory family. Writer: Tom Myrick If…
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Homegrown Is Always Better
Morning pickin’s, tonight’s supper. The leafy greens keep yielding. “Leafy greens tend to be shallow-rooted plants that do not demand extremely rich soil, but they do need plenty of sun and a constant supply of water.” (Mother Earth Living) *Over ten years in the making, our sustainable garden is a no-till, raised-row, organic garden in…
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Maximizing the Space
One of our mottos is: Don’t plant more than you can take care of. We planted our fruit vegetables in this 10-foot by 10-foot section of our garden (two tomatoes, three okras, three squashes, and three cucumbers). Fruit vegetables produce a flower that develops a fruit that has seeds. By maximizing the space among the…
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A Place of Refuge
With all the chaos throughout the world, gardening provides me a haven from all the noise. Digging and planting, holding the earth’s soil in my hands, brings me to a place of tranquility. The fragrance and colors of the plants overwhelm my feelings of turmoil and create a sensation of peace that carries with me…
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Gaia Showed Us Favor
Gaia showed us favor, and the season has been highly conducive for growing
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