Get out a piece of paper and a pencil or fire up your printer. Following is my Potting Soil recipe that I use for my outdoor containers. Ready? Here it is:Ingredients:40 lb. bag of Top Soil or Organic …
Gardening Heritage and Gardening Genes
Those who also check on my blog "Grandma's Diaries" will find that 81 years ago today, Grandma was out gardening, sowing clover in her lawn, digging new flower beds and planting bulbs and seeds. …
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On weather and lawn mowing
Regarding the weather, someone posted a question on my blog about Grandma's diary for the April 24, 1925 entry asking if I would say it was okay for them to plant early that year, since a record high …
Rain, Rain
I didn't get anything done today in the garden because of all the rain we got. But, I'd prefer to get the rain now and not when I am on vacation. If it is going to rain while I am off work to garden, …
Recent Questions & Observations
Some recent questions and observations.The bunny was sitting by the lilac tree when I came home this evening. So cute and picturesque to see a little tan bunny sitting amongst the tulips. Such a …
Rabbits!
The last few days, in the evening, a big ol' fat rabbit has been sitting in the front yard, enjoying the grass and flowers. When I come out, he looks at me with those big black eyes as though I am the …