vegetables
Hoe there girl
After my hectic morning yesterday, I decided to spend the afternoon in the relative safety of the pasture garden-to-be. Our neighbor came over the other day and harrowed the area for us to help get the clumps of grass and weeds somewhat under control so there is room for the plants we prefer to … Continue reading
The new seeds are here, the new seeds are here!
Finally!
Now that we have a few growing seasons under our belts, we’re feeling more inclined to stick with the things we’ve tried and been successful with — and we actually like to eat. However, you can’t not try at least some (that’s the key word, some — not all, some) of the tempting specimens seen … Continue reading
Probably too much information
Oh today was a lovely day filled with cool, but not cold, temperatures; clear blue skies; no pestering bugs; birds singing. So how did I spend it? Shoveling sh*t. Sorry, I suppose I could have used a “nicer” word (I do consider myself a G-rated site), but when it comes down to … Continue reading
Temporary thaw
After weeks of below freezing temperatures, rain and bluster, this week started with sun and warmth…aaaah….making working outside a pleasure again. I don’t know how long it will last, so I’m trying to take advantage.
The only thing in bloom right now is the Asian pear tree which seemed to thrive on the much cooler temperatures. … Continue reading
It’s not just the economy seeing a downturn
Our gardens and our pecan trees seem to be following in the footsteps of our economy. Not much there.
Summer gardens did really well. Just about everything grew well and bore fruit. My pepper and eggplants are still going strong. Yet we had meager returns on seeds planted this fall. Out of 15+ seeds planted for … Continue reading