Kirk picked up the best sign for me recently on Amazon. It'll join the other signs I have had up at our various gardens (which I took down and brought with us), once the fencing is up on the new garden. I've often thought that fences and signs make for good neighbors. I've nothing against… Continue reading The “Stay Outta My Garden” Sign
Gardening 101: Why Density Planting Matters
Long ago, I followed the "rules" of gardening. Such as using a measuring tape to ensure I planted my seeds and plants correctly "x" apart, as dictated by the back of the seed packet, or on the start's tag. But as I got deeper into gardening, I started squeezing more in, wherever I found space,… Continue reading Gardening 101: Why Density Planting Matters
The First Crop Planted
At the end of February, Kirk and I drove across the United States in our RV. When we got there, it was to our new home in West Virginia. We were there a couple of days, and then we flew back to Washington State to get ready for the big move back East. During those… Continue reading The First Crop Planted
Lemon 🍋 Ice For Hot Days
Years ago (two homes back), I tried to stop buying plug-in hand appliances and went to only hand powered ones if I did buy anything. And for years, I bought very few new appliances. Being so hot in West Virginia, I gave in and picked up a rotary ice shaver. They are not expensive, at… Continue reading Lemon 🍋 Ice For Hot Days
June In The Garden
My first June in West Virginia. Hot, wet, and thunderstorms. But what plant growth! I have never gardened where I am harvesting so early, or enjoyed such growth. Meanwhile, it is almost 30 degrees cooler daily at our old place. My friends in the PNW are discussing how small their plants are. It is a… Continue reading June In The Garden