Early June Garden Update
The veggie garden is off and growing! Here are a few of the details. Peas are really producing! I love how you can see right into the tiny growing pods in the morning sun. We should have a bunch of shelling to do soon. I am trying red cabbage this year and they really seem … Continue reading
Garden Update – Stormy April
Well, it has been such a crazy April with all these storms, I have barely gotten anything done. At least it feels that way. A few things have just taken control and done their thing without my assistance. Mainly the garlic, strawberries, chives, oregano. Peas are off and growing but I need to set some … Continue reading
Garden update followed by cute sleeping collie
Things are coming along well in the garden (and indoors under the lights). Spring is officially here and excitement is in the air. Here are a few photos of what’s growing currently. So there you have it and now as promised, cute sleeping collie: Happy Spring everyone!
60 degrees and strawberries
These strawberries, and the unusually warm weather, inspired me to get out and clear a bunch of the beds today. The littles all being off school made for excellent garden help also, although only ice cream would persuade them really. I guess only old moms like myself fall for the strawberry trick. Oh who … Continue reading
I am an urban homesteader
Well maybe not in the full sense of the word (thanks, or I should say no thanks, to my local jurisdiction). I don’t have chickens, ducks, goats or a bee hive. My compost worm colony is very active and thriving however. It is in the works to sell this house and move to a more … Continue reading
Birds and Gardens 