Living Christmas Trees
Who said it has to be shaped like a triangle and smell piney? Every year, I see signs for “Live Christmas Trees”. It drives me batty. It should say “cut Christmas trees”, or how about just “Christmas Trees”. How can a tree, that has had its roots cut off, be “live”? They were alive…months ago. Most Christmas trees […]
How to start veggies from seed
SEED CLUB! Many people are intimidated by the prospect of starting their vegetables from seed. You can win this battle! Honestly, the only plants I get are tomatoes, peppers, onions, and some herbs. Everything else, I grow from seed. For the cost of one or two plants, you can buy a pack of seeds. Some packs […]
Arise, Arise, Arouse, A Rose (Jeremy Hillary Boob)
The first man to compare the cheeks of a young woman to a rose was obviously a poet; the first to repeat it was possibly an idiot. Salvador Dali Yes, It’s that time again! 2016 Rose Season Here is a basic list. We will have the full list posted on our site soon and I […]
Gardening Commandments
Recently discovered!!! Found carved into the back side of an ancient garden shovel, these commandments will change you and your gardening. Do not be fooled by another Martha-come-lately, on the gardening channel. They are good-looking, false garden gurus with little experience. Do not hang on their every word; they are not all-knowing about your little chunk of […]
Looking forward to spring
It’s raining again… Rainy, cloudy weather is depressing after 2 gorgeous December days. Over my weekend, I worked in my garden a little. My basil is shot, peppers are pathetic and tomatoes are hanging on for dear life…I should just end their suffering. However, my onions are doing well and would be much better if the […]
