Lately, as part of my duties as co-editor of the Wisconsin Garden Journal, I have been spending time in the Wisconsin State Historical Society carefully perusing the very fragile pages of almanacs over a century old. Evidently, early Americans struggled with imported and often unreliable seed till a young Englishman, […]
Here is the perfect present for any gardener or would-be gardener on your list, if you live in the Midwest. Gardeners don’t have to wait till the ground thaws to dig into gardening. The Wisconsin Garden Journal will help them get on track for a great garden starting with the […]
The day after Thanksgiving, and I’m still thankful. I’m thankful for the Dane County Farmers Market, which moved indoors a few weeks ago and made our table groan yesterday. We have been able to feast on mostly local goodies for the past few years, since we started to tune into […]
Composting is a rich and fertile topic, and there is always something more to learn. I got my most recent lesson at a presentation on Sheet Mulching by Kate Heiber-Cobb, a Permaculture Designer and founder of the Madison Area Permaculture Guild. The beauty of compost! Heiber-Cobb says that sheet mulching […]
ASK NOT FOR WHOM THE REFRIGERATOR HUMS – IT HUMS FOR THEE If your fridge has ever been on the fritz – then you know what a truly handy appliance it is, and how messy life is without it. My grandmother used to tell me how just about everyone in […]
This year’s harvest is in full swing, and it’s always a mixed bag of crops that surpass my wildest expectations and others that are a real bust. I’m hoping to improve my odds next year. I’ve decided to get the jump on New Year’s Resolutions and start planning for next […]
So, here is my most recent publication, the cover story for this week’s Isthmus. Researching this piece turned me into a believer in the benefits of whey, and Tera Johnson has made me believe that her whey is best for both my body and my planet. Check it out: Tera […]
