Home & Garden — Home and Garden

Ever consider a zero waste alternative to bringing home a cut tree? We have ideas that lean in a more sustainable direction while keeping the spirit of the season alive while being kind to the planet too! Here are some zero waste alternatives to consider this season:

    Growing breadseed poppies Growing tips we’ve learned over the years: Sow seeds generously in fall over well draining soil before your first frost & again in the spring before your last frost. Or, if you’re going garden stir crazy in the wintertime and snow is covering your garden, you can actually sow poppy seeds onto the snow and when the snow melts and the seeds come in contact with the soil, they will germinate at the correct time. Miss the window for planting outdoors? No problem! You can cold treat (stratify) your seeds in the spring to create a...

Keeping your green babies thriving during heat waves and times of drought can be stressful. We're here to help you save time, resources and keep your precious plants thriving! Here are 4 tips for keeping your plants happy in hot weather.

As promised, sharing a few of favorite culinary staples from my family here in Southern Turkey. Everything is sourced locally, handmade or both. The weekly pazar or farmer's market is a must as packaged food is rarely consumed. Instead, many dishes are crafted throughout the day and into the evenings from dried, raw and fresh ingredients.