Thought you had hit 60 degrees today, as we did! I'm so anxious to plant, but I know there will be cold days coming, and the soil isn't warmed....
Toni, we aren't sure how well the Winesap will do here, but we figured to give it a try. Even if we don't get apples, we may get a good looking...
Syd, that is an argiope! I know what you mean about the webs--I carry a stick to go from the house to the barn every morning during "spider...
For all of you with the itch--I have eight 9-cell starter blocks filled with various tomato seed varieties. I spent Sunday (yesterday) afternoon...
My dear husband let me slip my leash and go to the feed store--we came home with five pounds of Yukon Gold seed potatoes. We've never grown these,...
Another good one, Jerry!
Syd, we have a similar spider here, Argiope, and I'm always happy to see them in the gardens. They are also called "gardener's friend" because...
2ofUs, turnips are cooked pretty much like potatoes. Peeling and quartering turnips, then putting in a shallow baking dish and sprinkling with...
My husband is also retired, and is a great help in the garden under supervision. He tills, he spreads mulch (but only on the paths), and he helps...
Syd, those moor hens are lovely--we have nothing like that here. Your photos are really very good, and I'm enjoying each and every one.
Good morning! Today is the day we set up the seed starting shelves in the guest bedroom and I have 100 lbs. of chicken feed to unload from the...
I'd never thought of frying them like potatoes--I'll try that soon. I'm with you Mart--if I can grow it, I'll eat it! We like them quartered,...
Netty, Sojerd grows and loves leeks. Perhaps he'll suggest a recipe. Those do look great--I'll check my cookbooks (I know I have a recipe for...
Kay, you are absolutely right--longhorns are so mellow. They rarely cause any problem, and are easy-keepers (they eat most anything and aren't...
Donna, when mama has a six-foot horn span, you give her and her baby anything they want!
Dilemma has been busy growing--she's almost as big as her mama. [img] Dilemma has grown ( photo / image / picture from marlingardener's Garden )...
Oh, wishing you a very Happy Birthday! May your day live up to your posting name, and be a real song of joy.
Everyone near here who has a small dog knows to accompany it on its evening rounds. Coyotes don't discriminate against Chihuahuas, Yorkies, etc....
Frank, the first thing I did after getting back from the barn was turn on the computer and check for a message from you. Such good news! I'm so...
This morning on my way to the barn I saw a mature rabbit leave our flower bed and run across the front lawn. There is something so utterly joyful...
