Usually I have to collect cardboard and paper shreddings from local businesses to get enough "brown" material for my compost pile. This year...
My hens have finally started laying (of course they waited until we were in Chicago last week) and I've been meaning to get these kitties on a...
My fantastic Momma-In-Law just sent me a beautiful, brand-new pressure/water bath canner at exactly the right time! What are some of your...
This year, instead of the flimsy bamboo rods and twine, we bought about 30 round wire cages. That only covered 1/2 of our plants, so I used...
I'm looking for a cheap do-it-yourself way to make shade covers for my cooler season veggies. Some of the kits I've seen look easy enough, but...
I've got 6 varieties of Thyme going on. I've noticed my variegated Lemon Thyme has put out different looking branches since it started flowering....
Okay, I'm going to whine for a second: Every year around June 15th my allergies decide to kick out the jams. Full-tilt handkercheif boogie...
When it's as obvious as pressing the button with a flower on it, you'd think I might have figured it out sooner. At least I've got a lot of fun...
I know it's hard to tell when they're so young, but I'd love to know what variety these plants are. Looks like 2 conifers, a holly, some sort of...
Sorry, I'm getting impatient, so no picture yet... A few of my seedlings in peat pots have yellowing leaves (starting at the tip and working...
We ended up with 3 Blueberry bushes, several different types of creeping Thyme, various ornamental grasses, a Spirea, purple and "Spring Torch"...
It smells like good, fresh soil and growth in here! From left to right: Seedlings: Tomato (Oregon Spring, Sub Arctic Plenty and Yellow Pear)...
This is the time of year where I start making space in the freezer because I'm usually convinced that we didn't suddenly go into an ice age,...
Okay, so most of you know that my gardening is mostly limited to aspiration and admiration... maybe a little perspiration too. Anyways, a big ol'...
Last night I got home from Rob's and checked my seeds. At about 10pm, they were still seemingly lifeless. This afternoon at 2:00pm I walk into...
My parents are lucky to have an orchard right at the end of their street. Fortunately it's considered the end of Keizer city limits, so we'll be...
Okay, I'm trying to get caught up with the Stew happenings since I've been away. I made it back safe and sound, most of my plants are intact and...
Depressed Zucchini - withered & some leaves a little bur Yesterday they looked a little bummed out, and I thought maybe they just missed me while...
Breaking News: This morning I came out to take pictures of "this alleged garden that everyone else has seen" for my Momma, who uses the same...
While rock-hunting in the creek yesterday, I saw a red leechish thing on my hand after digging around by the bank. The creeks run fast and cold...
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