Traps, Cages, Marigolds, and Orach

It’s a nice and sunny day here so I took advantage of it. I direct-sowed some marigold and Orach seeds … More

Potatoes

The potatoes are all doing well. It looks like most of them have sprouted. Once they are a little taller, … More

Odd Bits and Tomatoes

I recently started reading “The New Organic Grower” by Eliot Coleman and it has been interesting so far. Of course, … More

Passion Fruit and Greens

In spite of the clouds and the cooler temperatures (50’s) I got our passion fruit vines planted as well as … More

Potatoes and Passion Fruit

The first of the Kennebec potatoes I planted in grow bags are sprouting. Hopefully they will make pounds and pounds … More

Warmer Weather

After a couple of nights back down to freezing, we should be in the clear for several days (here’s hoping!). … More

“What’s that smell?”

“What’s that smell” said Mike this past weekend as we were standing out in the back yard. “That’s the fertilizer … More

2018 Gardening Plans

It’s the time of the year when Spring is beginning to tease us with warm days and early-blooming flowers and … More