The long path that now extends all the way to the garage was originally a short path that cut through an existing garden when we first bought our house. At the time, I’d never planted… [Continue Reading]
Archives for May 2017
CRAZY TIME IN THE GARDEN + FRIDAY FINDS
We’ve officially hit the height of Holy Crap There’s a Lot to Do in the Garden season. I’ve been taking it chunk by chunk, trying to completely finish one area before starting on another. The… [Continue Reading]
HIGH SEASON FOR HOSTAS
Hostas, at least the ones in my garden, are just about at their peak. They thrive in the cool nights, (semi) warm days and constantly damp soil thanks to spring rains. The armies of slugs… [Continue Reading]
THE QUEST FOR ‘SHROOMS CONTINUES
A while ago I showed you the rather odd loaf-like object taking up space in my refrigerator. Well, I’m happy to report that I was able to free up that space in the fridge this… [Continue Reading]
HOW TO PLANT A TREE (THE NEW WAY)
Prepare yourselves. I’m about to tell you how to plant a tree in a way that may go against everything you’ve ever been told about planting a tree. But bear with me because I’m also… [Continue Reading]
THE FOLLY OF SHORTCUTS IN THE GARDEN
Last weekend I dug a hole that was large enough that I figured any neighbors who might have stopped by would probably slink away assuming I was digging a grave. I’m not kidding. This hole… [Continue Reading]
HOW TO CHOOSE A MEMORIAL TREE
For many years I resisted the idea of planting a tree or shrub to memorialize a loved one who has passed. I can’t imagine something worse than planting a tree to remember someone and having… [Continue Reading]