These are not exotic plants, and will be available from several mail-order sources. Try Baker Seeds, Annie's Heirlooms. Johnny's Seeds, and do a...
It's a shame you chucked out your paintings. Your wife is right--that is a keeper! Rather evocative of Van Gogh's painting of fishing boats at St....
I lean heavily to the Spanish artists--Goya, Velasquez. I also admire Matisse, Renoir, and Degas. We don't have any as wallpaper on our computer,...
Yesterday after the snow melted (we had 1/2") we noticed birds feeding on the ground. They were in the front yard, orchard area, barn lot, all...
Thursday and snow. Yes, we have about 1/2" of snow. The cats are unhappy, the hens are unhappy, I'm unhappy, and my husband thinks it is...
Island, don't give up! Potatoes need to be planted early and harvested in late spring or early summer. I dig a 6" deep trench, plant the chitted...
Island, I really don't know. Last year was the first year we planted Kinnebecs, and I didn't weigh the harvest. All I know is that we plenty to...
Hummer, it will all work out well for you and your family. There are few things more therapeutic than a good garden and its vegetables. Sinatra is...
Toni, our local weather forecasters are saying that tomorrow (Wednesday) will be cold, windy, and wet with the possibility of sleet. Of course,...
We went shopping yesterday at one of my favorite farm and ranch stores, and I found the six packets of seeds that I need to round out the...
I love February because it contains two of my favorite annual events: Groundhog Day, and the State of the Union Address. One involves a...
Gotta admire a guy with dirty knees! I hope the soapy water worked its wonders and you aren't red and itchy.
Not really "in" the garden, just planning. I sorted out my seeds, found what I needed to get for this year's garden, and marked my calendar for...
I bend over to weed, plant, and pick. If I tried to kneel or even sit, the cats would think I wanted to play! Gloves are for hard pruning,...
Sjoerd, husband likes broccoli, just not twice a day! I planted six broccolis which made nice heads and now are producing side shoots. Two people,...
It's cold and damp, so I hurried back to the house and a cup of coffee after seeing to the hens. Since I'm caught up on housecleaning (for once!)...
Hummer, you are blessed, but not as blessed as your mother. I just wish I could have such happy memories of being with my mother. May you both...
Spring will come, and we will all enjoy the first flowers of the season. We have paperwhites beginning to bloom now, which is a sure sign that...
Congratulations! I don't think we've had a rhyming caption before. Keep 'em coming, please!
Gosh Sjoerd, have you any idea how long it's been since I made a man weak in the knees? In my 20's, yes. Now, no.
