Perfect Pears for the Home Orchard
As plots of ground and garden go, orchards hold a special place in my heart. For the gifts of promise, patience and firmly-established roots...
Great Apples for the Home Orchard
I've been tending to my young orchard for about 8 years now, and I'm eager to share with you some of my favorite apple...
Ten Life Lessons from September
Good morning friends, school's back in session, and as part of my continuing education (and unrepentant need to show off), I'm eager to share...
Farm to Photo: My First Photography Show
On the first Friday of each month, Vashon folk and a carload or two of intrepid off-islanders descend upon our small town to take in the latest...
Making Jam: How to Tell When Jam Is Set
Making jam is simply heating fruit, sugar, lime or lemon juice, and a bit of time and patience to the mix.Making jam: A simple "spoon...
Clara Frijs: Best Pear You’ve Never Eaten
Top clockwise: Aurora pear, Clara Frijs pear, Orcas pear
Venus Grape: Goddess of Vitus Love
In the beauty pageant of fruit, grapes are certainly one of the more comely and congenial contestants. Colorful, sweet and worldly, grapes garner a...
Life Lessons From the Month of August
If there's one benefit to aging, it's my growing belief that while I may be losing hair, I'm may also be gaining wisdom, especially...
