Last year by this time, not only had I shared a few posts about my container garden, I was enjoying some of the fruits of my labors according to the photos in my Facebook "on this day." Those nudges make the reality seem all the harder. My garden is really behind schedule for a few reasons.... … [Read more...]
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Backyard Broccoli & More in My Container Garden VIDEO
I got some of the seeds and plants for my container garden from my employer Monsanto at no cost to me.We are doing a great container garden there too and it inspired me to give it another go at home. I was not asked to write about the garden and the opinions here are mine and mine alone. Some of … [Read more...]
Raised Bed Gardening: I Graduated from Containers This Year
fresh basil container garden I've finally done it. I graduated from doing herbs and things on the deck to a raised bed. Yes, I still have containers on the deck, but I'm also taking advantage of having a raised bed. Let's hope I get to eat more from it than the rabbit I see so often! If you have … [Read more...]
Can you get me some cotton seed for my garden?
I love the excitement behind the question I get asked each spring -- "Can you get me some cotton seed for my garden?" reminds me that other people would like to see the wonder that is cotton seed turning into a plant with broad leaves, slowly putting on buds that become flowers and ultimately form … [Read more...]
Late Summer Means Lots of Peppers in My Backyard Garden
Disclaimer: I got some of the plants, experiences and connections to my backyard garden mentioned in this article through my work at Monsanto. This post reflects my personal opinions and I'm writing it just cause I want to like I always do. As I mentioned earlier this summer, I decided to do a … [Read more...]
My New, New Year’s Tradition — Creating a Memory Jar
I'm not sure how or when it happened, but 2016 got a bad rep. We had some startling moments for sure and lots of things we didn't expect happened. Some were personal and others were in the public eye. It seems the public drags on happiness can be overwhelming. For me, I have to admit the deaths of … [Read more...]