For fun, Plants / 11.11.2011

I have been ordering edible plants from Raintree Nursery for well over a decade now and had never been to the actual nursery until just recently.  I needed a bunch of plants for a fall planting project that couldn't be delivered until spring, and the...

For fun, Kids / 17.10.2011

I am always looking for crafty activities to do with my kids in the garden.   Recently we made some concrete labels for our plants, and some just for fun. We found a kit at a thrift store which had large letter stamps to press in a...

Chickens, For fun / 29.11.2010

Just in time for the holidays - here are some gift ideas for the chicken lover in your life!  Be sure to also check out my latest: 2011 Edition of Chicken gift ideas! These rubber boots will certainly keep your feet clean and dry while you...

For fun, Gardening / 31.10.2010

Every year we decorate for Halloween - starting in early October.   We see lots of spooky gardens in nearby neighborhoods, and our garden is pretty mellow in comparison - no orange string lights or blow up ghosts, but we do have our fair share of...