This is such a great and tasty gem that many in the U.S. are not familiar with. I finished teaching a class last night and ended up having a discussion with a couple of the attendees. Somehow we ended up talking about things being harvested during the winter season and I mentioned “mache.”  “Did I ..read more

If you’ve never tried winter sowing and love to garden but don’t have all the fancy lights, space and time to start seeds inside, this is the method for you,  Any plastic container that’s see through or clear works perfectly. Plastic gallon milk containers, food containers, restaurant to-go containers, you name it. A heated screwdriver ..read more

You’ve never been to a gardening class like this! **Gardening Masterclass: Organic Gardening for Every Home** **Date:** April 19th, 2025 **Time:** 10:00 AM **Location:** Draper, Utah (at my home) **Price:** $150 per person (pre-paid via Venmo) — **What’s Included:****90-minute didactic session** covering the basics of organic gardening **Hands-on workshop** where you’ll actually plant in a ..read more

Best time to clean up your gardens and to set yourself up for success next spring. This simple method has served me well for decades.  The first thing I do is remove a few inches of soil in the bed. I then take a pitch fork and loosen the entire box. I always noticed the ..read more

Already planning for 2025 when we’re not even finished with 2024!  Do you love to garden but don’t have the space? Living in an apartment? Condo? Trailer home? Or renting a house where the landlord won’t let you put in a garden? I’ve got a solution for you and I’ll be teaching a new class ..read more

This and fall are the most fun times for me in the garden. Less work. Anticipating crops that only grow in cold weather. Less watering. No weeding. Pests are leaving. I have very few of those so that’s not really much of an issue. But the late fall/winter garden takes some planning. Today I pulled ..read more

First week of September marks the time when I begin transitioning summer to fall and winter gardening. To make room I’ll need to pull up a few things like beans, kale, and maybe even a tomato plant or two, which really hurts! I counted 16 different crops that I grow for winter. All do well ..read more

I’ve had so much fun this spring and summer growing the tastiest things ever. And getting ready  to have a great fall and winter garden. I’m able to grow enough in my 184 square feet of garden space to provide 3 local restaurants with things and 4 families. I can never compete with the food ..read more

Growing lettuce in the hot parts of the country can be a challenge. There are some like me who want that delicious, freshly harvested lettuce when the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes start  to arrive.  We’ve had a really hot summer. A solid week of 100 plus temperatures, and maybe 2 weeks of 95-100 degree days ..read more

If you’ve never had the experience of growing and eating your own food, you’re missing out. The taste is better. The quality is better. It’s healthier. In the SFG the soil reigns supreme, which greatly affects the taste of the food. And it’s also more economical. Growing your own food is like printing your own money. This past week I harvested some leeks and turnips. The recipe I was making-a leek/turnip soup, called for more turnips than I had, so I made up the difference with a few radishes. I’ve not grown this radish variety before but it was outstanding. It’s Red Head from Territorial. And ..read more