Tag: garden
Rose Scented Geraniums
An aromatic but overlooked herb.
Old Fashioned Flowers
My grandmother always had a potted geranium on her laundry bench. I now applaud her for trying to keep a bit of spring color going all winter long.
Composting
Give it a whirl—make your own compost.
New Plantings—I want some salad!
Getting a jump on spring—planting carrots, radish, lettuces, and spinach in the greenhouse.
My tropical escape…
One of my most favorite things when it is cold out is to rush home to the greenhouse. If it is sunny all day, the temperature inside will be at least a balmy 70 degrees. I absolutely love the peacefulness after a rough day. See what I mean?
Our new pets
I was really beginning to worry about our lemon tree. After harvesting four nice lemons, it immediately bloomed again. And, then came out the aphids. It was covered with them (as was our hibiscus, fuchsia, and trumpet flower). I hated the thought of spraying the entire greenhouse contents with insecticidal soap, so I went a…
To wrap up: A great farmers’ market, quirky shopping and a cool place to stay
As always, our little getaways revolve around eating, quirky shopping, and farmers’ markets. So, to wrap up the blogs about our days in Austin, I must write about Boggy Creek Farms. What a great find (but I would advise that you use your GPS.) We were lucky enough to be in Austin on a Wednesday…
First freeze! AAUUGGHH!
I think I jinxed it with yesterday’s post.
Dinner from the Garden in November
Asian Noodle Soup from the garden
Horse poop and the giant new garden.
Getting the soil ready for next spring.