Caterpillars & Changes In The Garden

A lot has happened in the garden - some good, some bad of course. Still lots of tasks to do, especially to prepare for Fall and Winter. I'm excited though! I'm so ready for this heat to be over with, and I think the plants are too. It's actually been in the 80's this week, …

Summer Heat, Struggles & Fall Plans

Struggles In The Garden Unfortunately, a few of weeks ago we fell very ill (we're thinking it was covid). We were practically bed ridden for a week, and I still couldn't get up and move around good until about 10 days or so. It was suppose to have rained off and on during the days …

First Leafy Harvest

Salad Time! I finally harvested some of our Black Seeded Simpson Leaf Lettuce yesterday. It's been a little overdue, but better late than never. It's been a crazy, busy Spring to say the least! We have Red Romaine Lettuce growing as well, but I'm trying to let them get slightly bigger so we can make …

Progress in the Garden

This year hasn't really gone as planned, BUT it's going a lot better than the last. I'm trying to remember to strive for progress, not perfection. At the end of winter I had so many big plans for the garden, composting, raising poultry and rabbits. Unfortunately, my health took a turn as soon as I …