I am thinking of following nature’s early lead, and am tempted to start planting some cold-tolerant vegetable seeds in the garden. There is something so exciting about getting a jump-start on the season! Oh, how much food I could grow if I … Continue reading
Category Archives: Containers & Small Spaces
Expired Seeds to Greens
Ok, I’ll admit it … I’m a seed hoarder. I guess there could be worse habits in life, so I’ll keep my seed collecting passion. Each January, I get all googly-eyed at the annual seed catalogs. They’re like a never-ending all-you-can-eat smorgasbord, where I … Continue reading
Pruning Raspberries
Raspberries can be their own worst enemy, especially when left un-pruned. When raspberries are left to grow wild and haphazard, the canes get very overcrowded. These thick masses, left in moist, shady conditions become susceptible to myriad of fungal diseases. A thick … Continue reading
Seed to Seed ~ Keep the Ball Rolling
Spinach was one of the first crops that I directly seeded into our garden this spring. The 10 little sprouts which germinated, grew into modest sized plants. I have been stealing a few leaves for our daily lunch, since the end of … Continue reading
Think Outside the Yard
I’ve heard a few complaints from people about, “not having enough room” on their property to put in food-producing plants. I find it silly for them to limit their food production possibilities with that kind of thinking. Most of us have so … Continue reading