While relaxing on a friend’s back porch over a spicy vegetarian stew and homemade bread, the conversation turned, naturally, to food. Everyone around the table expressed concern over how much junk food kids eat and how little time children spend outdoors. Our host said she watches every afternoon as a group of elementary schoolchildren heads… Read More
Here on Not Quite Amish, seemingly surrounded by workers of the land, I have an admission to make: I have two brown thumbs. I am not a gardener, farmer, or tender of any plants. It is not my gift. I admire those who can grow flowers and vegetables. In fact I support them whole-heartedly! Here… Read More
Container gardening is a great way to grow fruits and vegetables when you don’t have a huge garden space but still want to grow edible goodies. You’ve probably seen tempting pictures of strawberry planters or kitchen herb gardens and perhaps been interested in tackling some container gardens of your own! “There’s no reason that container… Read More
Gardeners and farmers live in tune with the seasons. We’re intimately acquainted with the life cycles of food and how it arrives on our tables because we’re involved in every step. Here are ten ways gardening parallels spiritual truth. 1. Prepare the soil. A random seed scattered here or there isn’t likely to grow, just… Read More
What’s better than a hot cup of tea on a cold winter’s night? Knowing that the herbs in your cup are from your own garden and the delicate honey that sweetens it is from a nearby beehive. Why not plan this spring for a few pots of tea next winter? You’ll be so glad you… Read More
When I started gardening, many years ago, I planted a small hyssop plant. It was the first herb I grew. I chose it for how it looked and for the fragrance. Since then, I’ve expanded my herb garden and now grow around seven or eight different herbs each year. I’ve found they’re easy to grow,… Read More
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