Life on the Farm

  • What We’re Picking in the Garden Midsummer (& What We Do with It)

    Late-July/Early-August Notes from Rosebriar Farmette… Midsummer has settled in over our little place like a heavy quilt; sun-drenched days, mosquitos the size of tennis balls, and the kind of heat that makes everything shimmer (mostly with sweat). We’ve had more… Continue reading

  • A Pantry Project Begins

    You know that one room in your house that technically makes sense, but just never really works for your family? For us, it’s been the half bath in the hallway off our kitchen. Convenient? Sometimes. Necessary? Not so much, especially… Continue reading

  • Chive Blossoms: 8 Ways to Use Chive Blossoms in Your Kitchen

    Spring has arrived, and with it comes one of my favorite herbs: chives. These unassuming little herbs might not get the spotlight like rosemary or parsley, but they hold their own as the first green gems to reappear after winter.… Continue reading

  • 10 Things for your April Garden

    April is one of the busiest months in the garden, and there’s plenty to do. It’s the month where plans start turning into action, as seedlings thrive in the greenhouse and soil beckons for attention outdoors. Today I’m sharing ten… Continue reading