Fall is a great time to be out in the garden, and I make a concerted effort to grow plants that will extend my blooming season. I also love easy plants, so here are some of my favorite low-maintenance fall blooming perennials: Aster: When I was planning the pollinator peninsula (a small collection of insect-friendly … More Fall Flowers
My husband enjoys all things beer – drinking it, making it, the experience and aesthetics of it. He always wanted to grow hops, but I said no for years. The plants are aggressive in a garden, I’ve seen them take up entire beds. But then a friend showed me her hops and gave me tips … More The Pursuit of Hoppiness
I live next to a couple of bay trees (Laurus nobilis). They’re on my neighbor’s side of the fence, and I make the most of their presence by using the leaves in cooking and for decorations. I never planned to grow bay as an herb, but now that I have seen them in action I’d … More The Bay Tree Next Door
It’s been quite a few years since my last post here at Soil and Cellar, and I’m back! I’ve missed writing for pleasure, and missed making up projects around the garden and kitchen to write about. If you like watching insects go about their day, marvel at the structures of flowers, or just like to … More A Return to the Soil
We woke up with a hankering to get out of the city. We planned to go on a hike, but I also wanted to tie in a trip to a fruit stand or farm. I’ve been SO busy this year and have barely had time to shop, let alone do any canning. Here I have 2 … More Raspberry Picking
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