Favorite Books & Videos

Inspirational Gardening Video

May 25, 2010

Susan Morrison (a good twitter friend of mine) took a film making class and for her project, she created this great video all about my friend Rebecca Sweet of Gossip in the Garden and Harmony in the Garden.  I love how this video tells the story of the gardener and reveals why some us are [...]

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Vegetable Music

April 23, 2010

And now, from our “FUN” file… The Vegetable Orchestra continues the venerable tradition of making music with ripe fruits and vegetables.  Watch them create an instrument and then put on a performance.  

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Video of Charlotte the Polish Chicken

June 25, 2009

My 10 year old took this video of me showing off Charlotte, our new Polish chick. I think he did a pretty good job! Just ignore the corn leaves flopping in front of the camera!!

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Growing Food: A Guide for Beginners

April 15, 2009

A Book Review I met Jean Ann Van Krevelen through Twitter and she has become a great gardening friend. She is also one of the few Twitter peeps that I have actually met in person and I can say that she is just as nice in real life as she is in the virtual world. [...]

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Backyard Poultry Magazine

December 31, 2008

Okay…So, I don't have chickens…yet. But I want them and will have them eventually. Here is a great magazine for backyard chicken owners and those of us who dream of having fresh eggs from our own backyard. Backyard Poultry features articles on everything from breed selection to housing and care for your own chicken flock. [...]

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2009 Garden Books I Can’t Wait To Buy!

December 27, 2008

As our gardening year ends, publishers are busy getting the next round of gardening books ready for market. Here is a sneak peek at some of the exciting new gardening books we can expect to see in just a few months. The Family Kitchen Garden: How to Plant, Grow and Cook TogetherBy Karen Liebreich, Jutta [...]

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Add “Planthropology” to Your Wish List!

December 21, 2008

If someone calls at the last minute and asks what you want for Christmas, tell them you want the new book, Planthropology by Ken Druse.  I just added it to my own wish list. (Are you reading this Dear Sweet Hubby?) It is the perfect last minute gift for any gardener. It is not cheap, [...]

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The Thrifty Gardener

December 9, 2008

I received quite a few responses to the post on Michelle Yeaton’s Garage Sale Garden. Within hours of the post, I was receiving emails and twitters asking for more information. I promise to do more on Michelle after the holidays. With today’s economic situation, it looks like we are all searching for creative and inexpensive [...]

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Organic Magazines

October 16, 2008

I have just returned from a five day trip to South Carolina to visit some friends. Usually when I visit at this time of year, I begin to see the beautiful colors of spring. But this time, the weather was much warmer than usual and the leaves had not started their change yet. I hear [...]

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So you want to be a farmer or nursery owner?

July 21, 2008

Did you ever dream of making your living off the land but didn’t know where to start? There are few organizations that are willing to help you learn the ropes in exchange for some free labor. You can intern at organic farms and see if you really have what it takes to do the job. [...]

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