Look who took a little ride on my shoulder into the house. A young, little praying mantis. I'm sure she didn't want to be inside, once she got inside, so I scooped her up and put her back outside, …
Zone Busting Mimosa Style
This is the last of the bloom on a Mimosa tree, Albizia julibrissin, which is hardy in zones 6 – 9.No, I did not take a notion to leave town when the rain arrived and go south for a few days, find …
On Preserving, Freezing, and Canning
I am feeling smug and happy to have some peppers put away for winter stews, chili, and casseroles. I must have spent all of an hour or so cutting up and freezing about 20 bell peppers, a dozen Anaheim …
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Locally Grown = Good Daisies
I am very happy with my locally grown Gerber Daisies (Gerbera sp.). They’ve performed very well in two locations, on my patio (shown) and by the front steps. Both locations are in full sun, and the …
Pepper Day and Good Bye Sweet Peas
I harvested this basketful of peppers this morning but will refrain from saying “Carol picked a peck of peppers” or anything along those lines. I will cut most of these up and freeze them for use in …
Apple Harvest
I ate my entire apple harvest this weekend.On Saturday, I checked the two apples remaining on my little tree, and when I gently lifted one up to see if it was ready to harvest, it came off in my hand. …