We have two large bushes near our feeders where the birds can take refuge. In honor of Valentine’s Day I decided to make some treats for the birds.
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Harvest Failure: Gete Okosomin
Voles: Another Garden Pest
As if it weren’t enough that our garden is over run with chipmunks, we also have voles! Voles can be just as destructive as deer and rabbits. My poor garden, I thought it was just a problem with chipmunks but yesterday I was in the garden and saw two voles running around under the zucchiniContinue reading “Voles: Another Garden Pest”
Gete okosomin Seeds Have Sprouted!
I have written several articles about the very special squash seeds I acquired when I was in Keystone, South Dakota. There are several stories about where the seeds originally came from which you can read HERE or HERE. Regardless of which story you believe the seeds are definitely heirloom squash seeds and I was givenContinue reading “Gete okosomin Seeds Have Sprouted!”
Enjoying July!
The days in July are full. Not only are my gardens in need of continual weeding, but we finally got our load of firewood delivered and it’s ready to be cut, split and stacked! Every free moment from now until the pile is done will be spent on this project! However, we can’t spend everyContinue reading “Enjoying July!”
Gardening DIY, or Call a Pro?
Deciding whether or not to tackle a gardening job yourself will depend on many things. How much strength you have, your level of knowledge, your time, and your degree of interest in taking on the project. It’s never wise to take on something you can’t finish, or you can’t do properly, because unfinished projects costContinue reading “Gardening DIY, or Call a Pro?”
My Garden: Know Your Soil
Most everything your plants need come from the soil. Many gardeners often don’t understand what good soil is or how to achieve it. Often folks will head to the store and buy a bag of rose food or tomato food and sprinkle it around the plant. Good soil has good structure as well as fertility.Continue reading “My Garden: Know Your Soil”
My Garden: Putting The Gardens To Bed
As winter fast approaches and the mornings are frosty and cold it’s time to tidy up the gardens and make sure they are ready for the winter. I’ve been busy cutting back the garden beds around the house. Some are completely done and ready for the winter. Others still need a bit of work. LuckilyContinue reading “My Garden: Putting The Gardens To Bed”
My Garden: The Song Garden
Last week I had the opportunity to visit the most unusual cutting garden called The Song Garden Flower Farm and Tea House of Cornish. You can find more information on their website or their blog. It was a glorious day, perfect for an adventure with a girlfriend. The Song Garden is easy to find andContinue reading “My Garden: The Song Garden”
Nancy on the Home Front 