The day after the Week 3 Update was posted, it rained. And rained. And rained. Long, slow and soaking rain. The perfect rain! Almost two inches of rain! Low grumbling thunder for special effects. Perfect! There's just something about a slow rain that makes plants grow better, in my humble opinion. Unlike two days later with… Continue reading Container Garden, Week 4 Update
Category: Container Gardens
Container Garden, Update Week 3
Mother Nature is trying my patience this year! She can't decide if it's spring or summer. That can make it difficult sometimes for us home gardeners. A week ago we had a couple of nights just below 50°, and daytime temps in the 90's this week, topping out at 96° one day. But the calendar… Continue reading Container Garden, Update Week 3
Container Garden, Update Week 2
Didn't get much done with the container garden this past week, but I have several really good excuses reasons. Still doing a lot of yard and garden prep work getting ready for the summer season. I seriously worked myself like a rented mule, or at least it felt like it. Our Master Gardener Association 9th Annual Plant… Continue reading Container Garden, Update Week 2
Container Gardening, Week 1
If time, space and energy are keeping you from gardening, then container gardening is just what you need! Once set up, they are so easy to maintain. You will have less weeding and maybe less watering. And plenty of fresh vegetables! Due to health reasons, if it weren’t for the containers, I could no longer… Continue reading Container Gardening, Week 1
Grow Your Own Sprouts in a Mason Jar
Sprouts have been around for years. I have found them served on salad bars and packaged in grocery stores, but I have never tried them. Recently, I have discovered their true value as an extremely healthy food, packed full of vitamins and growing them is such an easy process. So easy in fact, that you… Continue reading Grow Your Own Sprouts in a Mason Jar
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