You might be wondering what happened to my garden while I was away for 2 1/2 weeks in Uganda. Well, DH did manage to keep it alive–thanks honey! However, it was a bit overgrown.
Garden Update 6/28/11
June 28, 2011 By 3 Comments
I just realized that I haven’t given a garden update in awhile. We’ve been getting LOTS of rain this year, which means I haven’t had to water. Which is nice.
Garden Update & 10 More Gardening Tips 6/7/11
June 7, 2011 By 11 Comments
I now know why gardening can be so addictive. There is so much to learn! I think it’s going to be a life long process for me. I apologize for the advanced gardeners out there–these tips probably seem so . . . “duh.” Without further ado, this is what I learned this week:
“Don’t Pick Nettles from the Poison Hemlock Ditch” and Other Foraging Tips
May 27, 2011 By 8 Comments
Yesterday I attended my first foraging class. Lisa Rose Starner is offering a monthly series of walks around Trillium Haven Farm, which is where I’m a CSA member. I haven’t had that much fun tromping around in fields since I was a kid.
Rhubarb Leaves as Mulch and Other Tips from the Franklin Farm
May 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
I went to see my friend Holly today at the Franklin Farm. We used to work together. I really miss her! I had forgotten what a kindred spirit she is. She saw that I wanted herbs on FaceBook and offered to give me some of hers that needed to be divided. So I stopped by and toured the Franklin Farm.
Garden Update: On to the Herbs
May 16, 2011 By 9 Comments
You might have seen my backyard deck makeover last Friday. Now I’m hoping to make just as dramatic of a change to my front yard.
Backyard Makeover with Kmart
May 13, 2011 By 14 Comments
I was so excited when Collective Bias asked me to do a backyard makeover with Kmart. See, my deck is in pretty bad shape.
Garden Update 5/9/11
May 9, 2011 By 5 Comments
Over the past week, the little sprouts have really taken off! It’s fun to watch the little green shoots start to turn into something recognizable.
Spring Planting
April 11, 2011 By 6 Comments
Another $100 for lumber later, we now have 4 more beds. The photo above is of last year’s, which I cleaned up on Saturday and planted with peas, carrots, lettuce, kale, and the Asian stir fry mix. Those little seeds are buggers! Hoping I can thin them out later.
