During the Second World War, food wasn’t just a matter of convenience—it was a matter of national security. Governments across the world, including the United States and the United Kingdom, introduced rationing systems to make sure that everyone had fair access to essentials and that enough supplies could be diverted to troops overseas. For families at home, it meant learning…
Gardeners have long seen that some plants thrive when they share space. Before studies tried to measure what was happening in the soil, people relied on careful observation. Beds that stayed healthy were planted that way again. Notes were passed across fences. Over time those patterns became a quiet practice called companion planting. It is less about tricks and more…
Not every homestead stretches across acres of pasture and open fields. Many people start small, with a backyard, a quarter acre, or even just enough space for a shed and a patch of grass. But even on a modest plot, animals can play an important role. They provide food, companionship, and a rhythm to daily life. The trick is choosing…
When the garden gifts more zucchini and sweet potatoes than you know what to do with, a loaf like this feels like the simplest kind of magic. Moist, gently spiced, and filled with earthy sweetness, it bakes into a bread that tastes like comfort itself. Made gluten free without fuss, it’s a cozy way to gather the flavors of the…
The garden feels different when autumn edges in. The mornings grow sharper, the light slants lower, and there’s a sense of urgency in the air. For anyone who’s grown herbs through the spring and summer, the first frost is both a signal and a deadline. Tender leaves that thrived in warmth won’t last once the nights dip below freezing. That…
Autumn has always carried a sense of transition — the slow fading of summer, the crisp arrival of colder nights, and the anticipation of winter ahead. For generations, families marked this season with traditions that brought both joy and practicality. Some were rooted in necessity, others in celebration, but all gave rhythm to life as the year turned. While many…
I don’t know about you, but here in Utah the the is starting to turn crisp and the leaves are beginning to fall. My garden and leaves begin to fall, many gardens start wind down. But autumn isn’t just an ending—it’s also the perfect time to plant for the months and seasons ahead. Cooler soil temperatures encourage strong root development,…
A garden is more than a place to grow food or flowers. It is a reflection of the gardener, a mirror of how we move through the world. Some people thrive on neat rows and precise order, others on wild abundance and color spilling across pathways. The way you lay out a garden can shape not just what grows, but…
Summer is a season of abundance. The garden is full, farmers’ markets spill over with color, and it feels like everything ripens at once. But just as quickly as it arrives, the season slips away. The tomatoes fade, the berries disappear, and suddenly we’re standing in the chill of autumn, wishing we had tucked more away. That’s where the freezer…