It really could have been the best garden ever, but alas, I have fallen short again. The biggest disappointment was that the potatoes in the PVC containers didn’t form, that experiment failed. So did the onions in containers. I think I planted too many in the same pot, so they stayed small. The leaves have wilted to nothing, so I am harvesting “pearl” sized onions, More
Thanksgiving is perhaps the most characteristic of all holidays in the United States, as I know no other culture that celebrates it. I hated it for years after spending every single one cooking the previously unknown fare at Threadgill’s (“what the hell is cornbread stuffing????”), but I have learned to love it not necessarily for it’s historical meaning, but as an excuse to enjoy family, More
As we start the garden each season, Will and I always say “this will be the best garden, ever!” This makes sense logically since every season the soil gets better, we get better information, more experience and new ideas to improve our garden. Unfortunately, sometimes circumstances arise that do not allow for this to happen…drought, too much rain, hard freezes, dogs rolling on the seed More
Busy weekend in the garden, now that the weather seems to be cooperating! Just in time for the cooling, misting rain, I planted ‘Early Wonder’ beets, considered to be the best beet for greens and a quick producer (in as little as 48 days). Got a couple of broccoli and two ‘Snow Crown’ cauliflowers, as well as ‘Jade Cross’ Brussels sprouts from the Natural Gardener. More
Dear fans, I am so sorry I have been AWOL from writing for a while. I ended up getting a nasty intestinal virus/bacteria, likely foster doggy induced, that has kept me from doing much of anything since last weekend. I haven’t been able to eat much other than bananas, boiled potatoes, clear broth, and saltines, none of which make for exciting blogging. I am on More