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Gertrude Made: Outback Wife

This past Friday I had the pleasure of meeting Cathi from Gertrude Made. I fell in love with her work the first time I ran across her...

TMD Podcast, S2 E1: Ethan Welty W/ Falling Fruit

Have you ever wondered about the fruit growing in public spaces around your city? Would you like to get to know your city better while...

TMD Podcast, S1 E7: Season One Recap

In preparation for Season Two, this episode is a special collection of highlights from Season One! The highlights are in chronological...

Elderberry Immune-Boosting Tonic

Nature really is amazing. Right when cold and flu season starts to hit everyone, nature offers up plants that we can use to help keep us...

The Adventures Of Upcycling A Lamp Shade

I have had this project on my mind for a while. Our bedroom doesn't have much light, so I wanted to come up with a way to hang a lamp...

Things I Learned From My First Try At Growing Potatoes

Potatoes! I have grown them! Back in April, I noticed that a potato in my kitchen was starting to grow eyes. I don't know what made me...

Summer Produce Soup w/ Stuffed Squash Blossoms

It may technically still be summer, but this last week has felt pretty chilly around where I live. The chill in the air doesn't mean that...

How To Preserve Cherries In Vinegar

As you might have guessed based on my recent blog posts, one of my favorite things about summertime is all of the exciting fresh produce....

Rhubarb Chutney Recipe

Rhubarb is one of my favorite spring/early summertime things. It's best known mixed with strawberries and while that is super yummy,...

Summer Solstice Sun Tea

Summer solstice is one of my favorite days of the year. It marks the official beginning of summer, and is the longest day of the year (as...