by Mara | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
We have two classes scheduled for this month on Principles of Preserving. Due to Covid a number of cancellations have occurred hence this post is to let you know that spots have become available. See the workshop tab for details and tickets. Hooray! Cherries ready for...
by Mara | Feb 17, 2022 | Garden meals, Gardeners & Farmers, Harvests, In the Garden, Preserving
How to dry fruit Fruit drying is a rewarding way to preserve your summer harvest. Like many preserving techniques it is simple to do (one of the simplest) and the results are extremely satisfying. By the end of the season, your larder shelves will be adorned with...
by Mara | Nov 22, 2021 | Our home building journey
This article was first published by Pip Magazine By understanding the principles that underpin passive heating design the building you create or retrofit will allow you to thrive, not just in the first few years but indefinitely. The most important principles are...
by Mara | Nov 2, 2021 | Composting, Fauna & Flora, Harvests, In the Garden, Soil
One day you may find yourself falling in love with plants and gardens and in the process discovering an entirely new language. Many plant nursery websites have a category called perennials, dedicated to plants that live for more than two years. What you might not...
by Mara | Sep 20, 2021 | Design, Gardeners & Farmers, In the Garden, Uncategorized, Urban Greening
This article first appeared in Sanctuary Magazine, the 55th edition (with a few changes made here for my blog). A big thank you to editor Anna Cumming for commissioning this piece for I really love writing about the things I really love. Living fences: Using plants to...
