The other day I was walking through the yard headed for the barns when I saw a little movement in the grass. All of a sudden, in front of me and to my right and left, I was quickly surrounded by five escaping baby bunnies while a frantic mother … [Read more...]
Spring Is Almost Here — Are You Ready To Garden?
Although you wouldn’t know it looking out my window, Spring is finally almost here. The days are getting a little longer and I swear under all that snow out there, the grass is starting to green up a little. I’m supposed to be at the Garden … [Read more...]
3 Easy Things You Can Do Now For A More Productive Garden
Straight rows and good spacing can make your garden healthier, happier, and more productive. I remember my grandfather had a garden ruler and was methodical with his spacing of plants and seeds. For smaller seeds like carrots and beets I make … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow | May, 2014
When I look back at the “before” pictures of the part of the property where the garden now lies, I question my sanity. {You can see how it all started here.} It was a tangled mess of weeds. It was on a slope. It was sad and … [Read more...]
It’s the Most Egg-cellent Time of Year!
The weekend weather was warm enough that we actually got started on a little spring cleanup. Shrubbery was pruned, residual fall leaves removed, and deer netting that was put up in the fall to protect the landscaping from our four-legged friends, … [Read more...]
Spring Is (Almost!) Here — Have You Ordered Your Garden Seed Yet?
"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." Cicero, 106 BC -- 43 BC Spring is just days away and I am ready. Ready to dig in the dirt. Ready to breath some fresh air. Ready to get my hands dirty. Ready to stare at the … [Read more...]
