When it comes to rainwater harvesting, a few common mistakes leave the end product less than functional. I’m going to walk you through those errors and show you how to avoid them, so you have a beautiful and functional rainwater system.

Aside from all the pumpkin, tending fires in the hearth, and gathering with family (in typical years, at least…), autumn also provides an abundance of nutrients and organic matter for our gardens: all the leaves! Have you ever wondered why forests thrive without someone going in and applying lots of fertilizer to help the trees […]

Some of our most prolific weeds are simultaneously impairing and repairing urban forests.

A great root for fall harvest, Burdock serves many pleasant functions, the root being a tasty wild edible and gentle but powerful herbal medicine source. It is most known for its cleansing properties, long being used to help clear up skin ailments such as acne and gently support the liver.

As the autumn equinox settles us in for winter, this is a lovely time for caretaking and connecting with your garden.