Valerie Mitchell

Orange flowers on zebra aloe plants.

Gorgeous Zebra Aloe in the garden

two light pink flower blossoms on miniature nectarine tree.

Nectarine blossoms! Just got this little Arctic Sprite Miniature #Nectarine tree last year and am hoping for fruit this Summer. Off to a good start. #flower #backyardorchard #fruittree #stonefruit #spring #permaculture #flowers #zone10B

Close up photo of new leaves on grapevine.

Grape vines are waking up after their Winter nap! #garden #backyardgarden #grape #grapes #gardening #grapevines #springgarden #zone10B #fruitgrower

Yes - hot!!! What a wonderful family memory!

Close up photo of red chile pepper growing in my garden.

Year-round #chilipepper harvest in #Zone10B ! This plant has overwintered outside for years and keeps on producing. #chilepepper #chile #veggiegarden #permaculture #garden #foodforest #gardening

Close up photo of boysenberry plant leaves emerging after Winter.

Boysenberry canes are waking up in #Zone10B. Looking forward to picking sweet-tart juicy berries in a few months. #boysenberry #gardening #permaculture #garden

In Zone 10B, my figs are outside all year. Not sure about tips for zone 5, but am wondering if grow lights or heat mats would help yours get a head start before it's warm enough to go outside. Congrats on your success so far. Good luck!

Hi Folks,

I made a starter pack for people who like to grow food in tune with nature.

Please share, and let me know if you would like to be added or removed 🌱

#regenerativeagriculture #permaculture #foodforest #agroforestry #nativeplants #fruittree #homestead #berries #soil

go.bsky.app/QJ7Vpu2

Thanks for setting this up! Please add me.

My fig trees are waking up and getting ready for Spring! Teeny tiny Mission Figs. Looks like the tree will be covered with breba figs. #figs #brebafigs #breba #spring #gardening #garden #permaculture #zone10B

What are your fig trees up to?

Blue book cover for MY HAND IS THE SUN with a yellow handprint with a smiley face in the center.

Ready for some cuteness? And a giveaway too? 😍 Check out Mama Likes This: mamalikesthis.com/my-hand-is-t...
#Twirlbooks #preschool #boardbooks

Easy & elegant! Asparagus Stuffed Crescent Rolls -the perfect appetizer or side dish. Get the recipe: mamalikestocook.com/asparagus-st...

blue sky. white fluffy clouds. large trees in foreground.

My literal #bluesky #firstpost