As someone who loves gardening, hiking, and parks… I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to volunteer at Indiana Dunes and contribute to the Great Marsh restoration efforts.

This upside-down cake recipe has been a reliable go-to of mine for nearly a decade. This recipe is super flexible, forgiving, and comes together in a pinch.

The garden is flourishing, and my kitchen counter is overflowing with tomatoes. It’s the perfect time to make a fresh tomato pie! This savory Southern dish is a wonderful summer entree or side, ideal for using up those extra garden tomatoes.

Hello, fellow yardeners! This past Sunday was a special day in the garden: I harvested our first batch of cabbage—four beautiful heads, fresh and ready for eating.

Sadly, our blueberries are suffering from chlorosis, which is easily recognized by yellowing leaves with green veins. For reference, the photo at the top of this post is from my healthier plants and the image below is from my plant suffering from chlorosis.

Mammoth Cave National Park, located in the rolling hills of central Kentucky, is a natural and historical marvel that captivates visitors with its vast subterranean wonders and rich heritage.

The past couple weeks have been a whirlwind of activity here at Midwestern Yardener, what with the Passover buzz and our early planting escapades. I have been neglecting everyone a Yarden update and it is about time I spill the beans on all the garden fun we've been having lately!

The cabbage seedlings were looking extra beefy and I decided it was time for them to find new living quarters. I determined that the weather was steady enough that I could plant them in the garden.