“When the world wearies and society fails to satisfy, there is always the garden.” — Minnie Aumonier Poor Harvests It was a rough gardening season! …
Did I just grow my own tea?
Gardening
Spring Garden Tour 2024
“There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments.” —- Janet Kilburn Phillips If anyone visiting today has a garden, I hope yours is going well this …
Composting for Small Spaces
Composting is a process in which organic matter decomposes into a nutrient-rich soil amendment and fertilizer. It is a natural and sustainable way for us …
Garden Plans for 2024
I cannot wait until it is officially spring. Winter is brutal this year. Even though it didn’t snow where I live, the cold was bitter, …
Craving a Change: Slight Rebranding of Homestyle Alchemy
When I started my Homestyle Alchemy blog in 2018, I went in with the goal of creating a fun food blog where I shared different …
I Lived a “Cottagecore” Lifestyle for Three Years. Here’s What I Learned: Part 2
I tried my hand at gardening and became addicted to the new colors, flavors, and textures hidden from us by conventional markets. Gardening Expectations I …
I Lived a “Cottagecore” Lifestyle for Three Years. Here’s What I Learned: Part One
The Great Plague of 2020 ended some time ago, but it left an everlasting impact on society. That impact is Cottagecore, an internet aesthetic popularized …
Creating a Dream Garden with Little Space
I long desire a space with acres of seemingly endless rows of beautiful vegetables, herbs, and flowers. But for now, my reality is a patch …
Growing Curly Kale
Kale is such a beautiful plant with velvety green leaves and delicious flavor. One of the most common varieties is Curly Kale. Ideal Season: Cool Sun: Full …
What are your morning rituals?
What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? In my teens and twenties when I lived in New …