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Feel free to take a peek at what we’re up to – most likely, raising plants and kids or feeding plants or kids. Either way, we’re doing it our best, slow and simple. If mama’s lucky, it’s with a book in hand and bread in the oven and iced coffee waiting for me.

How to Start a New Garden: 5 Essential Steps

August 6, 2026 By sdurbin Leave a Comment

occultation tarp for preparing new garden ground

Learning how to start a new garden can feel overwhelming, but creating a productive growing space is simpler than you might think. While choosing a slice of yard to cut into may feel intimidating, the process of starting fresh garden ground can be simple and straightforward. The reward for these “one-time” steps is a garden…

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New From Our Spoons:

Cover Crops: A Complete Guide to Building Healthy Garden Soil 

Cover crops are an excellent tool to have in your pocket for building healthy soil and covering the ground so the weeds don’t. They’re simple to use: broadcast, rake in, water. And yet, they have so many options for garden provision and use that it is helpful to know more. Here’s the full guide on…

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Books to Build a Creative Summer at Home (For Kids of All Ages)

Summer has a way of stretching out before us. She’s full of good intentions, long days, and often, a repeated question from children: what should we do now? Instead of filling those hours reactively, a small bit of preparation can go a long way. A thoughtful collection of books, set aside ahead of time, can…

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Thanks for stopping in! I’m Shannon, a second time mom on the move between the garden and the kitchen with toddler & baby in tow. Here, we believe that there’s always something to celebrate, a mess to be made and something to learn along the way – and what comes from your “wooden spoons” is always best. Stick around for seasonal and homemade things to try! To read more, click here.

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