In case y'all haven't figured it out, Dooley is not hyper-critical! Tidy chicken coop? Not a weed in sight? That ain't my farm! Toni, I'll put on...
Oh no, Toni. Once I'm off duty, I am OFF DUTY! I have no intention of resuming dusting or garbage patrol.In fact, I'm thinking up other tasks I...
My husband retired about two weeks ago. I posted that his retirement day would be one happy day, but "check back with me in two weeks :roll: "....
Donna, we have planted both California Wonder and Keystone Select. Great peppers--prolific, disease resistant, and very good tasting, both fresh...
Oh, I wasn't clear in my previous post. We won't be moving hives, we'll be adding hives. One of our fellow church members has bees in an...
There was an article recently in the newspaper about chefs objecting to having diners photograph their food. The chefs felt it was a distraction...
And, have you noticed how tiny the print is on instructions, whether for medicine, assembly of equipment, or even recipes? And what is with this...
Sojoerd remarked that he was disappointed to not see our bee hives in the pictures that Dooley and DR posted of their trip to our farm. Well, we...
Gimme some starch--my ears can stand up, too!
That child has a great future in stand-up comedy or politics, which is basically the same thing . . . .
Thanks to DR for taking photos--Dooley and I were too busy comparing notes on being children's librarians, growing plants, etc. to remember there...
Glad to hear from you again, Elf! I am sorry about your back--please take it easy and don't stress it. Healing takes time. Also sorry about your...
Folks, if you can lure Dooley and DR to your house, do so! They are delightful guests, full of great stories, and up for almost anything (even...
We were at the Waco Zoo today to participate in planning a poisonous plant recognition education day, and afterwards two of the curators asked if...
Blissful, I learned the same lesson the hard way. I've planted things that were grasshopper magnets, that didn't like our soil, and just plain...
Cheryl, the first one reminds me of a pathway to the guillotine! Narrow, not particularly welcoming, and leading up to . . . The second is...
Cheryl, even gardeners have to pick on some plants!
"Doing good?" Doing great! Those plants look really healthy and happy. You'll be up-potting soon. I think the shade cloth is a good idea--perhaps...
Cheryl, ain't nobody gonna believe penguins in Texas, so forget that project! They are cool lawn ornaments (pun intended) and very well done....
According to Carrots Love Tomatoes by Louise Riotte, fennel has an inhibiting effect on most vegetables including bush beans and tomatoes....
