I would appreciate your comments on the idea of adding dolomite to the surface of the ground where I am thinking of planting a field of lavender. I want to reduce acidity in the soil, provide a reflective groundcover to raise summer temperatures around the lavender plants, improve drainage (south-facing slope) and deter weeds from

Unsettled weather in spring makes it important to harden seedlings off when they are moved out of a protected environment.

Sharon Hanna shares a recipe for Tomato Tart (or Cobbler!) from the Slow Food Picnic.