This year I’m not starting any seeds inside but I decided there was still something I could do to get ready for the upcoming gardening season. The perfect project was to make homemade seed tape. If I can’t use it I will pass it along to my daughter and she can use it in herContinue reading “Homemade Seed Tape”
Tag Archives: Gardening
Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
Gardening in the Pacific Northwest is quite different from gardening in Vermont. I am looking forward to getting a garden established and enjoying a much longer growing season than I did in Vermont. In Vermont we were in the hardiness zone 4a while here in the Pacific Northwest, outside Tacoma we are in hardiness zoneContinue reading “Gardening in the Pacific Northwest”
Self Reliance in the City
When we lived in the middle of nowhere in Vermont surrounded by acres and acres of woods it was easy to think of being self-reliant. We had a large garden where we grew a lot of our food, we had a well-stocked pantry and we heated with wood from our own property. After making aContinue reading “Self Reliance in the City”
How Sustainable Are We?
Do you recycle? Buy local or grow your own food? Drive an electric vehicle? Have you made home energy improvements? Do you live off grid? Just how sustainable are we?
The Perks of Being a Seed Saver
I have been interested in being a seed saver for many years. You may wonder what the perks of being a seed saver are? When you think of extinction you probably don’t think picture lettuce, tomatoes or cucumber being at risk. Believe it or not, many crop varieties today are in danger of going theContinue reading “The Perks of Being a Seed Saver”
The Self Reliance Challenge 2019
You may remember last year when I took part in the Self-Reliance Challenge. I’m so excited because during the month of January I will once again be joining a dynamic group of bloggers in the Self Reliance Challenge – 31 Days to a More Self Reliant Life. Join us as we challenge ourselves to liveContinue reading “The Self Reliance Challenge 2019”
Cooking Patty Pan Squash
This year in my garden I decided to try growing Patty Pan squash. My daughter grew it in her garden last year and had great success. I have two plants and they are producing like crazy! I then wondered about cooking patty pan squash. After doing some online searches I found plenty of help inContinue reading “Cooking Patty Pan Squash”
Enjoying My August Garden
Making a move away from a place you have called home for over twenty years is bittersweet. I’m so excited for the adventure that lies ahead, and so sad to be leaving New England and all our friends and family here. Our gardens have been doing extremely well this year so in the midst ofContinue reading “Enjoying My August Garden”
North Carolina Botanical Garden
During our recent road trip to Chapel Hill, North Carolina we had the opportunity to visit the North Carolina Botanical Garden. I love visiting botanical gardens; it gives you an opportunity to experience the local flora. North Carolina is home to an amazing rich flora, including many plant species found nowhere else in the world.Continue reading “North Carolina Botanical Garden”
Beautiful June Flowers
The garden is planted and coming along. The gardens are weeded and mulched. Before the garden starts really producing I am just enjoying the beautiful June flowers! The phlox is the first to bloom; I love the way it spills over the rock walls. Our lilacs are the next to bloom, they areContinue reading “Beautiful June Flowers”
Nancy on the Home Front 