Are you following Green Thumb White Apron on Instagram? I post real time happenings around the garden, in the kitchen, with the chickens, and photos from my travels. Often, life gets in the way of getting a blog post up as timely as I'd like but … [Read more...]
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Several times during this crazy political season I have sworn off Facebook. Actually, maybe I swore at Facebook. The social networking site has always been a great way to keep in touch and to share but all the other noise on there is enough to give … [Read more...]
Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping
It's blueberry season here at Kraemer House and, after several years of nurturing the fickle bushes, I'm happy to report that they are looking great and producing nicely. I've loved blueberries long before they became so popular. I'm old so that's … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Summer, 2015
Blink and you miss it. Subtle changes in the garden occur throughout the day and I often find myself watching nature's showstopping display while accomplishing nothing. I know this time is fleeting and I want to soak it all in. It's ridiculously … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Chicken Cam!
I never thought I would be so amused by these feathered creatures. I also had no idea they would have such diverse personalities or the joy I’d have from them eating out of my hand or running up to greet me. I have spent more time than I would … [Read more...]
Keeping Chickens: Bringing Them Home
If you’ve been following Green Thumb White Apron on Facebook and Instagram, you know we picked up the chickens last week. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is a hop, skip, and a jump from here but traveling through the Amish countryside is like stepping back … [Read more...]
A Visit to Rodale Institute
Since snowmageddon is making its way way to us here in Pennsylvania, I thought it would be a great day to do some virtual gardening in case I get buried in the white stuff for a few weeks! By this time of year, I have a big stack of seed catalogs … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Winter, 2015
It’s only the second snowfall of the winter and I’m already dreaming of spring’s warmer weather. I know the garden needs this time to relax and recover from the past seasons, but I’m ready to get out and dig in the dirt. This time of year my … [Read more...]
