Green Thumb: Bloom Update
Lots bloomin’ in the flower beds – I always appreciate perennials that survive “in spite of me”… And our summer-resident hummingbirds and army of bees seem to like them too!
Lots bloomin’ in the flower beds – I always appreciate perennials that survive “in spite of me”… And our summer-resident hummingbirds and army of bees seem to like them too!
Last year, our garden did not do well, so Butch planned and schemed (and sketched) during the winter to start fresh this season by building raised beds within the existing […]
When Butch and I got married in 2011, my old bosses at Kring’s Nursery & Greenhouse gave us a pair of wine barrel planters. I’ve done a few different arrangements […]
Last Saturday morning,I met with local scout troops to plant the “Kids Korner” at the Zenda Community Garden. And since I was already dirty, I thought I would fuss around […]
Via the Maine Sunday Telegram: Eliot Coleman reflects on four decades of organic farming in Maine He finds himself an inspiration to a whole new generation of back-to-the-landers. When Eliot […]
Garden season is upon us! Be sure to plant herbs, perennials and annuals that will attract friendly pollinators to your yard! Another interesting way to help: Keep mason jar bees […]
Forget Golf Courses: Subdivisions Draw Residents With Farms Originally recorded for NPR by LUKE RUNYON December 17, 2013 When you picture a housing development in the suburbs, you might imagine golf courses, […]
The following article is from Mother Jones: It Takes How Much Water to Grow an Almond?! Why California’s drought is a disaster for your favorite fruits, vegetables, and nuts. —Alex Park […]
Looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift? How about a bouquet of milkweed! More specifically, purchase a V-Day e-card from the David Suzuki Foundation and help plant milkweed for migrating […]
Expressing gratitude, once again, for all the bulbs and perennials that either came with the house, or were given to me – the Perch is ALIVE with color, and it’s […]