This winter I decided to try out winter sowing. It is a technique where you plant seeds in milk jugs and leave them outside during the...

No one is up yet at my daughter’s house, except for me. I cherish this time alone, especially because this is a snow day. It is still...

Happy New Year! I was happy just to finish 2016. It was a difficult year in so many ways and I feel that most people probably agree. I...

As some of you know, I make the month of November a whole month of Thanksgiving. I encourage you, too, to extend the holiday throughout...

This has been a very stressful time in the garden. It seems that our community garden has been overrun with voles. You may not have...

This morning I woke up to dark skies and rain. It is the kind of day that you just want to stay in bed under the covers. I love this...

I learned to knit when I was in high school. I have knit many sweaters, scarves, hats, mittens, and throws. I used a variety of yarn...

Years ago, when I first joined NJAKE, I felt isolated teaching the only kindergarten in the school. I needed someone to talk to about my...

YIKES, IT IS ALMOST AUGUST! There is only one week left in July. As a gardener, I love the thought of August with the bounty of tomatoes...

I know summer has officially started almost 2 weeks ago, but to me it really begins after the Fourth of July. I say that because it is...