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Author Archives: Laura Grace Weldon
All About Perspective
Two years ago we had a 30′ x 72′ high tunnel built, with a wooden kickboard and heavy chicken wire where the sides roll up to keep it secure. My husband planted 54 grapevines in a range of carefully selected … Continue reading
Livestock Bedding As Garden Soil
Every year we noticed seeds sprout, grow, and mature in the piles of bedding and manure from our cow barn. Mostly squash and melon seeds — quite naturally those seeds were available after feeding cattle the leftover squash and melon from our gardens.
It got me thinking. Continue reading
Appreciating Diversity: Eggs, Orange Juice, One Another
The same flock of chickens, even the same breed, lays fascinatingly diverse eggs. But chances are you’ve never seen them. In part, that’s because hens in a commercial operation don’t live out their natural lifespan, so the rippled, dimpled, and … Continue reading
Creating a Forest Garden
For years I’ve been fascinated by the concept of forest gardening. Elderberries grow in our woods, along with nut trees. But we’ve had little luck seeding logs with mushroom spores, getting ginseng to grow, or fostering the growth of berry … Continue reading
Wild Duckling Survival
Every time the Mallard comes into view I can’t help but check to see if all four ducklings are with her. Today, again, I sigh in relief to see them all present. Continue reading
Gathering Dandelions: Celebration plus Recipe
Forage right outside the door for this bright yellow, health-giving plant and celebrate with a flower power recipe. Perfect for kids! Continue reading
