Beets are one of the first things I get planted in the garden every year. Depending on the variety, they’re ready from seed to table in about 60 days. While we mostly associate this versatile vegetable with its deeply hued taproot, did you … [Read more...]
Here’s What You’re Missing On Instagram
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...]
Lavender-Strawberry Jam Spritzer
Y'all know I love using herbs and aromatics in cocktails and mocktails and drinks of all kinds right? I guess it’s in my garden-to-table DNA. Remember the Classy Clementine and the Blueberry Bramble Cocktails? Or that Rosemary Lemonade I made … [Read more...]
Follow Me On Instagram
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...]
Garden Primer: Mad About Zinnias
It’s that time of year when I start taking stock of how the garden performed this year and what I need to change, adjust, adapt, and amend. While good soil, sunshine, and water are necessities of a successful garden, one thing that’s often an … [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...]
How Does Your Garden Grow? | Late Spring, 2015
The other day I was walking through the yard headed for the barns when I saw a little movement in the grass. All of a sudden, in front of me and to my right and left, I was quickly surrounded by five escaping baby bunnies while a frantic mother … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Spring, 2015
I absolutely love this time of year in the garden. Subtle changes happen quickly and if you're not paying close attention, you miss the details. Like the swelling of the rose canes or the blush of the muscari before it pops open revealing its … [Read more...]
Garden Primer: Simple Vegetable Garden Tips For Every Size Garden
When we first moved into Kraemer House almost 10 years ago, we knew that we wanted a large garden. I had already started a list of things that I wanted: It had to be organized In full sun Enough room for a garden shed and eventually … [Read more...]
