Building a No-Till, Low-weed, Low-water, Highly Productive Garden Bed!

Saturday, May 11, 2013 1PM – 4PM * We will meet at a home on the west end to discuss, then hands-on put together the easiest and most productive garden bed style you have ever seen! If you’ve been thinking about putting in a new kitchen garden but have hesitated because of thoughts of tillers, […]

Green Monster Hummus

Kids and adults alike will love this fresh-tasting, healthy hummus! * GREEN MONSTER HUMMUS * 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or one can, drained) 1/4 cup tahini paste 1 teaspoon garlic powder or minced garlic 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon Braggs or soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 […]

Herbal Salad Dressings

Garlic Vinaigrette * 1 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar (or aged Kombucha) 3 tablespoons honey 2 garlic cloves, minced Optional: sea salt, black pepper, dill * 1 – Blend all ingredients in food processor or blender. 2 – Enjoy! ************************************************************ Herbal Dressing 2 lemons, juiced (about 1/3 cup) 1-2 […]

Favorite Pesto Ever!

This pesto skips the terribly expensive pine nuts in favor of equally nutritious, great-for-your-heart walnuts. It also includes my beloved kale, to up the nutrition intake and skyrocket the flavor! Basil-Kale-Walnut Pesto 1 cup packed, washed basil leaves 1 cup packed, washed, de-stemmed kale leaves 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1/2 cup chopped […]

Location, Location, Location!

Location, location, location! Whether you are looking to sell or buy a home or are searching for just the right spot to grow a kitchen garden for your family, location matters! It can be completely overwhelming to consider putting in a garden. For those who did not grow up with a garden in the yard […]

$40 to Start Your Garden Special 2015

* Gardens shouldn’t be a big WORK effort, and they also shouldn’t be a big expense! * Our “$40 to Start Your Garden” special this year includes: Site visit/survey within Billings/Lockwood city limits. During that visit I will help you determine the best place, size, style etc. for your garden. We’ll talk fences, compost, soil, sunlight, water, […]

The Lawn Ranger

I despair when I see the lawn care chemical trucks start rumbling through town in early Spring. The little flags go up to warn folks to stay off the grass… I nervously check the wind, call my barefoot children in from outside, sometimes have to close the windows on the side of the house sharing […]