“It’s hot. And, I don’t wanna cook…but I want a great meal, at home, in my own backyard.”

“It’s hot. And, I don’t wanna cook…but I want a great meal, at home, in my own backyard.” Ok, not only is that the longest blog headline ever, but that’s exactly how I have felt all week. It’s hot out. I have a TON of vegetables from my garden class. They take FOREVER to wash. And…

Potatoes: The Best Treasure Hunt Ever!

Have you ever harvested potatoes? Embarrassingly, I must admit….I didn’t know what a potato plant looked like until this year (yes, I have lived in Idaho for 9 years!) This is a potato plant (from my organic garden class) And, this is how the potatoes connect to the roots of the plant. And the fun part…

Gardening Four Feet at a Time

My husband and I are fortunate to live on a residential lot that is about a fourth of an acre in size. This is a blessing and a curse. It’s a blessing because it’s great to have so much space and we’ve been able to host a number of large gatherings in the back yard.…