The Lazy Composter

With apologies to those still buried in snow, I want to celebrate our bounty of spring greens, both wild and cultivated. California’s flora, which turns tan for much of the year, is a beautiful shade of green right now. Here it’s the time for spring tonics and harnessing the wealth of nutrients that come with that first flush of green. continue reading »

A series of winter storms has left us with complete and utter chaos in the garden.  It is almost unrecognizable.  I feel raw, exposed, and more than a little overwhelmed by the tasks ahead.  continue reading »