“A garden gives the body the dignity of working in its own support. It is a way of rejoining the human race.” – Wendell Berry

The season for harvesting roots is here! Despite the unseasonably warm temperatures we’re currently experiencing in Atlanta and elsewhere throughout the country, now is the ideal time to dig roots for food and medicine.

The short days and chilly nights of the season send me into nesting mode each year, and I start to use a handful of things with increased frequency. With the official start of winter just one week away, I’ve found myself reaching for rosehips. 

With temperatures beginning to drop below freezing at night, it’s important to take the proper steps to winterize your water system.

Harvest the berries of Elaeagnus pungens to make a delicious Vitamin-C packed fruit leather.