Lettuce Plant Lettuce

LOL, I can’t stop myself sometimes… Creating blog post titles truly amuses me. But, the title is true, we really can start lettuce from seed now. Last Saturday was cold and windy but I had lots of fun planting four varieties: -Merveille de Quatre Saisons -Winter Density -New Red Fire and Pinetree Mix I choseContinue reading “Lettuce Plant Lettuce”

Here Comes the Garden Plan!

I published this post two years ago and thought I’d pull it out and share it again for new readers who might have missed it. As the post reads, for $25 a year Mother Earth News gives you the ability to graph out and print, share and post your garden plan. You can change itContinue reading “Here Comes the Garden Plan!”

What’s Happening in the Garden- April 1, 2015

Yes, I am very brazenly beginning my “what’s happening” posts today, April 1, because I know that things are happening in the garden already, in spite of the foot of snow that still covers it. Here’s the garden today. Do you see the progress? I believe that that’s oregano that I never deadheaded last fall.Continue reading “What’s Happening in the Garden- April 1, 2015”

Our Coop Construction, 2007-Present

Are you thinking about raising chickens? It’s that “brand new flock” time of year again!  I thought I’d share this post that I wrote last year about the building and design process of our coop just in case you’re doing some research. Please be sure to leave your questions in the comments section and useContinue reading “Our Coop Construction, 2007-Present”

And We’re Off! Spring Has Sprung!

Yes we are! It’s finally here…. The very first crocus of the year! It lives right next to this pile of snow. There will be more crocus on the way as soon as it melts. … and there’s more good news!  The first onion seedlings have popped through too! I planted these last Sunday. YesterdayContinue reading “And We’re Off! Spring Has Sprung!”

A Great Date at the Boston Flower and Garden Show 2015

We don’t get out on dates often, let alone for a whole day, so our day at the flower show was as romantic, relaxing and enjoyable as going to a spa. It was all about spring. After our long, cold, difficult winter this little bit of spring felt absolutely decadent! As we walked in toContinue reading “A Great Date at the Boston Flower and Garden Show 2015”

Today’s Mail… the Pinetree Seed Order!

There are so may fun things to look forward to in this envelope. I can’t even list them all. There’s herbs and vegetables and flowers… lots of everything that I love to grow. Among the early starts that I need to plant asap are onions… I chose Alisa Craig Exhibition and Southport Red Globe. IContinue reading “Today’s Mail… the Pinetree Seed Order!”