Garden

Late March in North Carolina means wild violets. Lots of them. I harvested wild violets from my yard (which is not treated with pesticides or anything else) to make a Violet Simple Syrup. I was inspired by the blog Feasting…

It’s Fall and the persimmons are ripening into shades of orange. The trees around here are filled with them. Growing up the only thing I knew about persimmons is you could make pudding with them. Something we never did at…

It’s that time of year. Time to get ready for colder weather. I filled my mason jar with the good stuff. Nope not murky moonshine – freshly made elderberry syrup. It’s easy to make and a lot less expensive than…

These outdoor games are simple to make and fun for kids and adults. You can tuck them around the garden for bits of hidden fun, make a game area, or keep a few by a fire pit. No weeding. No…

If you are lucky enough to have a pecan tree, it’s about time to harvest. If not, you can get your hands on pecans at the market or store (bonus is these will likely already be shelled). These roasted pecans…

Lemon balm (also known as Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herbaceous member of the mint family, and it shows. It is difficult to kill and spreads quickly. If you give it free rein it’ll take off everywhere, so it’s best…