Netty, you hit the nail on the head! We are teased (okay, made fun of)because our TV is over 30 years old. It works, and we don't want a huge one....
Eric, you shouldn't feel "old", just mature! Maturity is much preferable--I know because I am very mature. Anyone who has a chicken as an avatar...
Donna, I don't have any black bean seed, but Pinetree carries Coco Noir--115 seeds for $1.75 (http://www.superseeds.com) Territorial seeds has...
Toni, as usual you are going to have a magnificent, prolific garden! I love Pinetree, and do most of my seed ordering from them since I too don't...
I was listening to All Things Considered on NPR, and there was a segment on food production and distribution. Half the food in the United States...
Robert, hello from a small farm in Central Texas. We've already had a chat about your garden layout, which is very, very good! You'll find that...
Having seen fire here in the distance, and smelled the smoke, I can sympathize. Our experience is absolutely nothing compared to what Australia is...
Someone knows about companion planting :smt038 ! Your onions will repel carrot flies, and putting your herbs in the middle is a great idea....
Busted, welcome to GardenStew! I strongly recommend putting your mint in a container. I've grown different mints in containers that were 1'...
At dusk last night we measured 4.3" of rain, and it rained again during the night. I'll go out and empty the rain gauge at daylight (it only...
Kiasmum, when you go to Highclere, take lots and lots of photos! We expect a guided tour, complete with commentary on the grounds, gardens, etc.
Good wishes for a quick recovery! Is it the flu, Wannabe? If so, this too shall pass . . . .
Ah, the blessings of rain! We have (had) a dead mesquite tree that we were going to take down when our tree crew could get to it. With the 4 1/4"...
Gail, we did the same thing, but with our Christmas tree. I smeared peanut butter on crackers, and hung small containers (butter tubs with holes...
Donna, I'm making absinthe bread (just kidding!). I have 12 loaves of French bread cooling, and the Parsley/Onion bread is rising. I think I'll...
Donna, do you mean "wormwood"? If so, it is artemisia and grows and invades readily. It is a pretty plant, greyish and varieties from 1' to 4'...
Kay, I'm pushing, I'm pushing!
We had rain most of the day Tuesday, and it's raining now. The pond is up and over, my rain containers are overflowing, and I have the galoshes,...
Betsy, that is a good point. Most herbs, when stored whole-leaf, keep their flavor better and longer. There is less surface area to lose essential...
Carolyn, you make a good point--our ladies' eggs do taste better, and socializing with the flock is definitely delightful. I want a pair of...
