I planted a patch of snow peas a few months back, and the little buggers are finally starting to take off.  But peas and beans are curious climbers.  They need a sturdy lattice with lots of levels to keep them entertained, lest they shrivel up in the dirt and die of boredom.  So [...]

  If you hang around the ‘natural’ scene, you’re probably familiar with that funny fizzy drink they call kombucha.  It’s been gaining popularity, and the large commercial brewer, GT’s, is everywhere these days.  And it’s no wonder – the exotic bubbly tea is charming and RAW and utterly unique. But at a pricey $3 a [...]

  Just 3 months back I wrote the very first Itty Bitty Bonzai about the dangers of bleach, and included a simple recipe for a homemade substitute.  Since then, I’ve been sort of obsessed with diy, non-toxic cleaning solutions.  I’ve tinkered and tested and mixed (and messed) so much, I feel like a modern alchemist!  But [...]

  Along with citrus, one of my favorite winter fruits is the coy, almost coquettish, Anjou pear.  Demure, capricious, and ever so subtle, this fickle fruit slips from rock-hard bitter to grainy bruises in just the blink of a wandering eye.  You must be attentive with this one, coaxing even, waiting patiently for the tell-tale [...]

Oi there! Time once again for audience participation! After all, this blog is nothing without all you wonderful people. So there it is: your weekly space for your comments, critiques, thoughts, support, and suggestions. How was life this past week? What did you like here on Bonzai? What were you less than excited about? Which section [...]