Garden Update…..

Hello gardening friends….here is an update on my garden… Pictured are a few pots of cow peas and beans. The sticks are in place to deter cats and the ever-digging squirrels in my backyard. I typically use old chopsticks, bamboo skewers, twigs or plastic utensils placed on top or in the soil.   The Shasta…

The Root Of My Problems…

Photo: via Wikimedia Ccommons Greetings everyone! Summer is finally here and I am truly enjoying this excellent weather. I spend quite a bit of time outdoors daily because this year’s garden will be more bountiful (hopefully). I am growing more edibles this year, which requires more attention. I plan on freezing and dehydrating loads of…

Fallen Fruit…..

Greeting fellow gardeners! We are experiencing great weather in my area, so I am writing this post on my laptop, in a shady part of my garden. It is so beautiful outside. Nature is a beauty to behold and a true testament of God’s presence. I had an intriguing conversation yesterday with my great aunt…

Wild For You….

Hello everyone, I hope all is going well in your gardens. This area has experienced unseasonably mild weather over the past week. The highs, mid 70’s and the lows, late 40’s. Thank goodness for frost protectors because my warm weather veggies need all the heat they can get! I was doing a little weeding yesterday…

Goodbye Mr. Lemongrass

Hello gardening friends. I hope all is well and your gardens are flourishing. My garden is thriving with the exception of my Lemongrass. I started them from seeds and only one tiny stalk came up. I was overjoyed to see his tiny little head emerge. I played my favorite Classic Jazz album to encourage him…