...well - that was the plan. Just to clean up this one bed and pop in some seeds for fall. Pulled out the weeds quickly, but then I got to the basil. Oh dear, it had gone to seed while we were on vacation. Couldn't have that, so I pulled out my little stool and… Continue reading 15 Minutes in the Garden
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Daring to be Different
I am often amazed at the lessons that come from my garden. Take for example this crazy looking cucumber that I discovered last week. My first thought was, Oh now isn't that interesting, kind of neat, but on further examination I had another thought enter my mind, That little guy is done for! What at… Continue reading Daring to be Different
Seeds and Snow
It feels odd planting seeds while surrounded by heavy snow. I was so pleased last week when I found this mini greenhouse at Menards for only $15. It's nothing fancy, but hey - I just saw the same exact model at another store for $60 so I'm thrilled. A true blessing from God. I got… Continue reading Seeds and Snow
Fall Greens
As oranges, browns and yellows fall to the ground creating a blanket of leaves to be raked and gathered into the compost bin, another color is peeking in the garden. Fall greens of lettuce, spinach and mustard are beginning to look yummy. After picking up the book, The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener, I decided to build… Continue reading Fall Greens