I don't know which I like better, harvest time or planting time. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love harvest time! Reaping the reward for all my hard work? That's about as good as it gets when it comes to the garden. Until you venture out after months of cold. Okay, this is an exaggeration, but darned if it hasn't felt like months of cold in Florida this past winter. Locked up indoors all this time, you wander out to the garden and notice the buds sprouting anew. Actually, it was the ... continue reading...
Organic gardening made easy.
Meet Mandie. Here’s a gal who wants to garden, but never thought she had the time. (She’s right!) Married with two young boys and a full-time career, time is the last thing on her plate. (Not to mention sanity) Ah…but what she lacks in agenda, she makes up for with attitude. This woman has DECIDED she is going to have a garden. Organic, of course. A project in which I enthusiastically signed on to help. Spread the joy, right? Absolutely. And you can, too! Your head drops, ... continue reading...
Black gold
Compost. Valuable. Beautiful. (And so exciting!) Wow. Heart pounding. Deep breath. Really an amazing creature, that Mother Nature -- save the ants and maggots (or whatever those creepy wormy bug things are). She is a beautiful woman indeed. Gorgeous, in fact, and her talents are endless. Yes, as you may have guessed...ta-da!...I have my FIRST batch of compost! I know it doesn't look like much but photos don't do this beauty any justice. This stuff is incredible. ... continue reading...
If your man were a plant, he’d be…
Corn – Tall and slender with silken hair, this man provides well and yields a harvest of golden treasure. While pleasing to look at, beware: he also tends to be needy; easily blown over by the slightest of breezes—not the man for your hardier types! Watermelon – This well-rounded fun-loving guy is always welcome at a summer barbecue and usually proves a big hit with the kids. Prone to balding, his colorful personality distracts one from notice. However, take heed. If left to his own ... continue reading...
When all else is frozen
You can count on your peas! These little beauties are not only survivors, but the beautiful promise of spring with their delicate white blossoms and pale green foliage. I've never grown them before and had a hard time at first, but they seem to be the only things blooming at the moment so I'll continue to watch them. Might as well. I'm in the garden anyway, working to prepare the beds for spring planting. And on dreary days like we've had of late, I'll take the bright spots when and ... continue reading...
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