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In our area, now is the time of year to start gathering seed for next year. Some plants are easier than others to gather seed and grow [...]
September 12, 2012
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Okay , well maybe it’s not exactly a garden apocalypse, but that’s what it always feels like when things are past thier prime and it’s time [...]
August 30, 2012
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Well summer is not over yet, but I sure have learned a lot so far. Every year I am taught new lessons about plants, soil, pests, weather, [...]
August 1, 2012
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I have seen so many wonderful and creative ideas all over the internet for using recycled and repurposed items in and around the garden. You have [...]
July 28, 2012
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The Good: First harvest of faultless little bell peppers and a few tomatoes. I picked them a bit undersized because I wanted the plant to focus [...]
June 30, 2012
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(I learned these tips from Paul James, host of Gardening by the Yard and AnnArbor.com Community Contributor Monica Milla) Those who read [...]
June 24, 2012
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We have cauliflower! This is variety is called “Snowball Early”. It’s growing in a bucket on my vertical Brocolli tower. (See [...]
June 15, 2012
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(Click on photos to enlarge) Clever, little, furry baby raccoons. Entertaining to observe. Their tiny nimble-fingered paws rummaging through [...]
June 5, 2012
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Three of my favorite perennials are in bloom in the garden. It is so refreshing to see the happy flower faces when I stroll around the house. I [...]
June 4, 2012
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Almost every Mother’s day I am rewarded with breakfast in bed and freshly squeezed juice to enjoy. I have received hand-made pottery, [...]
May 13, 2012
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The bleeding hearts are so gorgeous this year. We planted them on the north side of our home and they are sheer perfection. I have gotten into [...]
April 19, 2012