Tag: Vegetables

Freeland and Sabrina Tanner’s Garden freeland sabrina tanner

Freeland and Sabrina Tanner’s Garden

Welcome to Freeland and Sabrina Tanner’s garden!  I’m re-writing this post (originally written over 12 years ago!) to introduce newer readers to my favorite garden ever. After a several-year absence, I recently revisited this garden, and while I didn’t think it was possible to get any better than it was – boy was I wrong.  […]

Growing your own bean sprouts

Growing your own bean sprouts

In just a few days I’ll be saying goodbye to my daughter as she leaves for college, embarking on a new adventure in her life.   And while I’m proud, thrilled, and excited for her, I can’t help but quietly mourn each passing minute that I have left before the quiet and emptiness takes her […]

The Heirloom Life Gardener – Book Review

The Heirloom Life Gardener – Book Review

A few weeks ago the folks at Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company asked if I’d like to review a copy of their new book The Heirloom Life Gardener, by Jere and Emilee Gettle (227 pages, Hyperion, 2011.  List Price $29.99) I was excited to read this book because even though I’m a passionate gardener and […]

From ‘Ewww’ to ‘Cool’ – growing mushrooms in a box

From ‘Ewww’ to ‘Cool’ – growing mushrooms in a box

I walked into Peets Coffee the other day (sounds like the beginning of a joke, doesn’t it?) Anyway, I walked in and saw these interesting looking mushroom kits for sale.  And since I’m an avid gardener who will grow just about anything, I was immediately intrigued.  So, I snatched one up for $15.00.   Having […]