My firm belief is that every garden needs strawberries. In every home we have lived in as a family, one of my first things to grow is strawberries. The flavor of a homegrown berry is unlike any commercial berry. It is 100% ripe without being gassed to appear ripe, juicy, and pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide-free.… Continue reading Getting Your Strawberry Plants Going
Planting Together For A Stronger Garden
As spring approaches, it is easy to feel overwhelmed about a garden. T0 even ask yourself "Can I actually do it?". Yes. You can! A stronger garden comes from what you plant, how you grow, and when you plant it. By working with plants, you get stronger, more productive crops. And by planting certain flowers… Continue reading Planting Together For A Stronger Garden
The 5 Things That Make Raised Bed Gardening Easier
I have had many raised beds over the years, using what I had on hand or could get for free/low cost. Those gardens worked fine. Yet I knew that if I put more into it, we could have a raised bed garden that would work so much better. #1: The Prep Of The Garden For… Continue reading The 5 Things That Make Raised Bed Gardening Easier
Bird Watching Or When You Know You’ve Gotten Older
There's a connection to gardening that comes from getting into birdwatching. It's also a sign you've really gotten up there. I can laugh at myself.... I started looking at guides this winter to see what birds are here at our place - I knew some, such as the jerk Mockingbird that in summer would hang… Continue reading Bird Watching Or When You Know You’ve Gotten Older
The Start Of Grow Season 2026
As winter begins its long walk toward being over, with the snow finally starting to melt, I got very busy this past weekend. After being cooped up inside all of December, January, and all of February, I wanted to get things done. To anticipate the start of spring. This coming week is supposed to be… Continue reading The Start Of Grow Season 2026