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Aley Young, Sunday, December 28, 2025

Geranium has a special place in our families' hearts. It was one of the big, beautiful bushes outside her little flat.

Aley Young, Sunday, December 28, 2025

I'm not sure if many people understand the incredible benefits of bottom watering plants. Bottom watering is a gentle, effective way to care for plants — especially in seed raising and container gardening. Here are the key benefits, explained simply and naturally.

Aley Young, Sunday, December 28, 2025

Lessons from a $5 plant

Aley Young, Sunday, December 28, 2025



If you’re looking for a crop that gets children excited about gardening, this crop is hard to beat.

Aley Young, Sunday, December 28, 2025

A beautiful friend a Bacon and Cheese focaccia last night and I was like ohhh I'm going to make that too!

Aley Young, Sunday, December 28, 2025

Cutting into "his" fruit bread below. I say his because it is his favorite lol

Aley Young, Sunday, December 28, 2025

It’s been a while since I worked with sourdough… but this little reactivation has reminded me why I love it so much.

Here’s what this process taught me:

Harvesting Calendula Seeds

Aley Young, Sunday, December 28, 2025

Calendula is my favorite flower to grow in the garden. Not just for its vibrant golden and orange petals, but for the way it quietly does so much — healing the soil, feeding the bees, supporting our skin, and reseeding itself year after year with very little effort.

Aley Young, Sunday, December 28, 2025

Sunflowers are pure joy in the garden.

They follow the sun, tower proudly above everything else, and invite both awe and curiosity — especially from children. But once the bright petals fade, another kind of magic begins.

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