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
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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
Making A Log and Brush Habitat Pile
If you go for a walk on your land, you might notice a lot of wood that has fallen due to storms. The winds and snow shake out the dead. Once you are snow- and ice-free, it is a great time on a sunny day to collect forest debris. Gets you outside, the sun on… Continue reading Making A Log and Brush Habitat Pile
The Yearly Seed Count
Every winter, I sit down and go through my seed packets and bags. It keeps me occupied when the weather is still winter. I feel like I am accomplishing something, even if my garden is frozen solid. I write down everything and organize it by what is new this year and what goes back 2… Continue reading The Yearly Seed Count