A look at the Roughwood Seed Collection Of his own efforts in this first time, hands-on heirloom gardening workshop at Roughwood, his c. 1805 National Register of Historic Places home in Devon, Pa., he concludes, “It was a Quaker lunch – but I gave them the best of what I had.” He serves up lessons … Read more
Most growers don’t grow in a climate that allows year-round field production of crops. With cold temperatures limiting the season at both ends, growers have adopted many methods that allow them to continue growing and harvesting crops despite the weather. In a greenhouse, growers control the environment, providing the proper temperatures, humidity and even light. … Read more
Organic. It’s a word that’s thrown around quite a bit. Not just in this industry, but all over. The term itself signifies “healthy,” “environmentally friendly” and “chemical-free.” Consumers who used to visit out-of-the-way nature food stores now frequent their local supermarket to effortlessly stumble upon produce labeled “organic.” As I traveled this year, I noticed … Read more
Don’t you want to have a place at your property where you can come whenever you want to unwind and just have a moment for yourself? Cavalier Estates suggests making your garden a special place for yourself whether it’s your own or you share it with other tenants. In case you have one, it is … Read more
A fireplace is a worthy investment for the family. Having one in the office, patio, and home provides an excellent way to set the mood, add some warmth, as well as add sophistication and style to the room. Although fireplaces have been around for many years, more and more people are looking for eco-friendly fireplaces … Read more