We had just over a quarter inch of rain yesterday, so I didn't have to water the gardens today. I pulled the last of the turnips and ignored the...
My dear husband has expressed an interest in having a lemon tree. I have no idea what variety will grow in a huge pot, zone 8b in central Texas,...
Okay DeepWoods, 'fess up--are you a professional photographer? Your photos are stunning, unusual, and simply amazing. Your picture could almost...
Carolyn, while I was picking beans this morning, I found a toad sitting under one of the leaves, just enjoying the morning cool. I told him I had...
We had a pretty wet spring, but our weather has reverted to "normal" now--no rain and not even much dew in the morning. By mid-July, car...
Toni, I do hope you and Randi don't overdo! It's good of you to help his parents, but you twp shouldn't stress out. It's hot here, too, but we...
He thinks he's driving a Mustang!
It is amazing the variety and quantity of veggies and fruits that you grow! Bees can be a lot like cats--they do what they do, and humans just...
Picked green beans and prepped them for freezing. A dear friend stopped by for eggs, beans, cucumbers, squash, red onions, and a loaf of French...
Our garden statue, Gorg, is all ready to celebrate the 4th of July. My husband is the one who helped him get into his costume. [ATTACH]
A friend of mine wears gloves and long sleeves when picking okra--she is really sensitive to the prickles. There is a variety of okra sans...
Odif, I did shake it once a day, and it smells like Dark Lady, just doesn't have much taste yet. I think I may be impatient, and expect the rose...
Happy Birthday to a wonderful lady! Hoping your special day is everything you want.
I must have done something wrong. The rose vinegar is pretty--very deep pink colored--but doesn't taste of the rose. I packed the pint jar with...
Ed, May your birthday be the happiest! Enjoy your special day with your bird friends, your balcony garden, and your pals here on the Stew.
We have had deer, a fox, raccoons, rabbits, an owl, snakes and turtles in our backyard and barn lot. The only damage we've had is the raccoons...
Well, people who drop by unannounced and want a jar of honey, I give them a jar and tell them to go get it! Our regular customers know our honey...
Carolyn, she'd faint dead away! In addition to offering great, home-grown and fresh vegetables at the farmers' market and at your home stand, you...
Those cloud formations are beautiful, and at the same time scary! You're pretty brave to go out and get photos like that (some of us would be...
Eileen, I wish I had a heart of gold (and thank you for your kind but misguided opinion of me). I just enjoy gardening, and get such satisfaction...
