When I go out and buy plants for containers, I have an idea of what I want to get, but no set list. I generally just pick out what I like, bring it all home and hope that I have a good combination of …
When I’m Not Looking…
I spent the evening weeding the vegetable garden and then giving it a good soaking. I am pleased to report that after more than 24 hours of being uncovered, the corn and beans are still there, and …
“Pusley”
I uncovered my beans and corn today and said a little prayer that the rabbits would leave them alone or at the very least, if they do eat some of my crops, they will leave enough for me to get a …
Foundation Stone
I have a large flat topped foundation stone under one of my trees. It’s from “the old homeplace”, which is where the ancestors of my paternal grandfather first lived in southern Indiana. This stone …
Nursery vs. Big Box Retail
This is a picture of my fruitless sweet gum tree.I bought this tree 8 or 9 years ago at a local nursery/garden center, primarily because it was labeled as a "fruitless sweet gum". I thought, what …
As the Sun Sets
This is a view of the raised bed vegetable garden, with all of the white garden cloth removed so I could water everything this evening. I am delighted that so far I've been able to keep the rabbits …
