Some of my favorite blogs do something different than their usual content on Fridays. One of my favorite takes on this is what some bloggers call a “Love List.” In other words, they just link… [Continue Reading]
Archives for September 2014
MYSTERY SOLVED
Well it didn’t take long to solve the mystery of what happened to the community garden plots (see the story here). At least one plot-holder complained to the local police (I’m not sure if she… [Continue Reading]
THE DAY THE GARDEN DISAPPEARED
I’ll admit, my enthusiasm for gardening on the plots my mom and I share at the local community garden (part of the YMCA) was lacking a bit this year. With the lousy weather, it was… [Continue Reading]
A PERFECT TOMATO EASES THE PAIN OF A LOUSY SUMMER
It’s hard to imagine that there was a time when I had very little interest in growing vegetables. You might not know it by looking at my vegetable garden, which is in a sorry state… [Continue Reading]
OFFICIALLY ON NOTICE
This is the time of year when I start taking stock of garden with a long-term view. In general terms, it’s easy to spot areas that need attention and improvement. In some cases, though, it’s… [Continue Reading]
ENJOY THE BEAUTY INSTEAD OF MOURNING THE SUMMER
It’s a bittersweet time to be a gardener. My enthusiasm for the small but important jobs around the garden has long since waned. I did some edging this weekend and it was all I could… [Continue Reading]
A FEW TOOLS TO ADD TO THE COLLECTION
A couple weeks ago when I shared my favorite tools, I suggested that there might be a few gaps in my already expansive garden tool collection. Well, I may have filled them. I think the… [Continue Reading]