Jessica Ferguson
Jess-of-all-trades! You name it, I'm probably interested in it.
15+ years experience as a gardener and naturalist and all that comes with that: knowledge of growing organically, intensively, and conventionally; understanding of plant, animal and insect life cycles; how to cook, preserve and otherwise use what comes out of the garden. Several years of experience as a beekeeper. Newly experienced in the art of maintaining a micro-flock of chickens. Not that great at houseplants, actually, but getting better. Several years of experience with aeroponic seed starting.
Additionally, a seller of second-hand books at www.threelittlebirdsbooks.com and an avid reader and book reviewer. A writer of poetry, essays and non-fiction.
Oh yeah, and an amateur belly dancer and roller derby girl.
Latest Articles
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Savory Yogurt
Using yogurt as a substitute for sour cream can improve the nutrition of some of our favorite comfort foods and add a little zing the flavor.
May 2, 2010
- Jessica Ferguson
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The No-Knead Bread Revolution
Jim Lahey's book My Bread brings the no-knead revolution into every household.
Mar 7, 2010
- Jessica Ferguson
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Honeybee Hives
From bee trees and skeps to movable frame, top bar and observation hives, honeybees have been managed in a variety of ways.
Mar 7, 2010
- Jessica Ferguson
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Riches from the Honeybee Hive
Honey may be considered liquid gold but propolis, pollen, wax and royal jelly are also precious and useful commodities of the honeybee hive.
Mar 2, 2010
- Jessica Ferguson
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Datura
Datura, sometimes called jimsonweed, is a native perennial. While beautiful to behold, it is highly hallucinogenic and can be potentially deadly.
Feb 27, 2010
- Jessica Ferguson
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Organic Control of Grubs in the Lawn
A common lawn pest, grubs are the larvae of Japanese Beetles. Learning when to treat for emerging grubs & when to treat the adult forms will keep your lawn healthy.
Nov 21, 2009
- Jessica Ferguson
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Honey Applesauce
Fresh apples and honey are all that is required to make a delicious applesauce that can be canned, frozen, or eaten right away.
Nov 18, 2009
- Jessica Ferguson
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Gardening for Bees
Inviting bees to your garden will not only help ensure their survival but it will boost your flower, herb, and vegetable garden's performance.
Nov 17, 2009
- Jessica Ferguson
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Overwintering Honey Bees
Although honey bees remain in their hives through the winter they do anything but hibernate. Maintaining the hive is a constant job, in warm weather and cold.
Nov 14, 2009
- Jessica Ferguson
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Using Worm Castings in the Garden
Worm castings (a.k.a. worm poop or vermicompost), are a high nitrogen source of organic matter good for growing vegetables and flowers in the ground or in pots.
Sep 27, 2009
- Jessica Ferguson
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