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 …
Composting for Small Spaces
Homesteading
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 …
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 …
Pollock and Henbit Deadnettle Salad
It is the season of fresh salads! I typically live for fall, but lately I have been living for spring because this is the time …
Fresh Dandelion Tea
Where I live, we have had an uncharacteristically cool spring. It is actually quite a relief because the past few years, the weather has switched …
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 23: As Winter Approaches…
We had such a warm summer last year that I didn’t expect to get so many chilly nights. I live in Zone 7b where winters …
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 21: Relaxing!
8/25/2020 As summer progressed and the weather ran its course, I noticed that after every single storm or crazy weather, the garden flourished. Even the …
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 12: Funny Looking Leaves?
5/19/2020 What the hell is going on with my leaves? With Tropical Storm Arthur brushing the coast of North Carolina, rain is battering all over …
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 11: Herbs, Marigolds, and New Buddies!
NOTE: Sorry I’ve been MIA for 4 months! I have so many gardening adventures to update you all on! I’m an essential worker, so the …