It's APRIL and I for one am very happy to see it arrive. Time for garden plans! About a week ago, I posted about our greenhouse repairs and had hoped to have it done by now but mother nature decided otherwise. We were not able to finish this weekend due to the buckets of rain (and 30 mph … [Read more...]
Greenhouse Repair and a Side of Buckshot
Last year we built a very ramshackle greenhouse using mostly materials from around the property we live on. Through a couple of really spectacular storms and then the snow breaking the PVC pipe we used for the roof, it was pretty much decimated. Last Sunday we went out and tackled the main … [Read more...]
Slug Battle 2014
Last year my garden was ravaged by slugs. I went out every night with a flashlight and a salt shaker to wage war upon this common pest. Slugs are so prevalent here that during the Blueberry Festival held in August, they have slug races and contests for the biggest slug. Our cool, wet climate is pure … [Read more...]
A Quick Primer on Making Vegetable Stock
Here is one of my favorite things to do - making my own vegetable stock! This little primer shows how I make mine. I use NO salt or any other spices. Only 2 ingredients - vegetable scraps and water. Download the Primer for Making Vegetable Stock Here When I originally posted this on … [Read more...]
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