A bright blue sky on a sunny and cold April day beckoned me into the garden to see what was growing. Although it's mostly brown around here right now (the forsythia hasn't even started blooming), there are patches of green and other colors from the boldest northern plants
Read MoreNothing But Apple(sauce)
By March, storage apples are usually losing their vigor and very few varieties are still good for fresh eating. So, I was pleasantly surprised last week to see 25lb bags of apples for sale from our local orchard for $5.99. How could I resist?
Read MoreHawthorn Love: Easter Sunday pruning
My favorite little hawthorn tree, which sits between the garden and our stream and is surrounded by comfrey, always needs a little love this time of year.
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