Veggie Bites

Jan 29, 2022

Rooting in Water

I can take a cutting and put it in water where it will root and then I can plant it. It will…

Jan 21, 2022

Vegetable Soup and Stock

Put lettuce stumps in water to watch them grow. You can do this with almost all of your vegetables. Use them for…

Jan 14, 2022

Bumblebees and Seeds

I never realized how much I did not know about bumblebees. And, this week I started going through the seeds that I…

Jan 7, 2022

Building a Seed Growing Light Stand

You can construct a seed growing light stand or modify an inexpensive shelving unit. You will need to take into account a…

Dec 17, 2021

Taking a Break Towards Fresh and Crunchy

I am going to take a break for the rest of 2021 and will be back fresh and crunchy in January. I…

Dec 9, 2021

Thoughts on Planning Your Garden

Planning your garden for the next season can add to the joy of gardening. Planning allows new ideas and accentuating what worked…

Nov 19, 2021

About Ordering Your Seeds

I used to be early if my order was in February, but now you will find many of the seeds that you…

Nov 12, 2021

Planning My Garden Layout

There are several places in my garden that need a change. The tomatoes have been in the same area for a long…

Nov 5, 2021

Preparing Garden for Winter

Just as I prepare to stay warm this winter, I also need to prepare the garden for the upcoming winter season. As…

Oct 29, 2021

End of Harvest, Winterizing My Garden Part 1

As part of winterizing the garden, I shook the red orach plants so that the seeds are scattered everywhere. Orach seeds easily…

Oct 22, 2021

Plastic Water Bottle Greenhouse for Winter Lettuce

I have been reading books on extending the growing season and now seems to be the perfect time to try an experiment…

Oct 15, 2021

Bringing Lantana Indoors, Raspberry Royale, Red Malabar

To bring my Lantana indoors for the winter, I repotted it after checking for any creatures that might be lurking in the…