Because the thought occurred now and it might be gone tomorrow
I had trouble with my starter seeds this year. The Spring was so hot and dry that most of what I transplanted immediately died. I also couldn’t get my squashes to germinate. However, there was a single exception, and the vine quickly revealed itself to be of the summer squash variety. After some time, it …
I’m understanding more and more the appeal of hydroponics. I could grow vegetables in a controlled environment, maximizing yield while minimizing space, all the while eliminating pest problems. I realize of course that this is an overly-simplified view of gardening, but frustrations lead me to consider it. This, The Year of the Garden, has me …
As nice as a pit of gravel looks, I do have loftier plans for the rain garden. In the short time since I dug the trench, deluges of rain have already eroded meandering rivulets through the lawn as it slopes towards the neighbor’s yard. This, I note, will need to be addressed long-term, as looking …