Tag Archives: Garden

Blossoms

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Spring has sprung all over the yard. The cherry tree is particularly spectacular. It’s all abuzz with honey bees gathering nectar. Stand beneath the tree and be surrounded with the hum of hundreds if not thousands of bees busy at … Continue reading →

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Happy Spring Equinox

Posted on March 20, 2012 by
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Omnivore

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

It turns out that Schnap – the Co-Quilter and Co-Gardener – enjoys radishes. Organic and fresh from the garden, of course.

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Bountiful

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

The raised bed kitchen garden has been producing peas, beans, berries, herbs and other goodies in bountiful quantities. The tomatoes and squash though…not so much. The weather here in Northern California has been strange for summer even despite Mark Twain’s … Continue reading →

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Peas

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

From seed to snack.

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Mosaic Eggs

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

They started as large plastic Easter eggs from Michael’s.  They ended up encased in plastic cement, fiberglass, thinset, tile, and grout. They’re a gift for friends with chickens in their backyard.  What will the chickens will think of them? (You … Continue reading →

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From Seed

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

I get immediate gratification planting seedlings into the ground. Voila, rows of plants, settling into their berths, getting ready to fruit, flower, twine and twirl. Poking seeds into soil brings a different level of satisfaction.   A bit of patience, … Continue reading →

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Blooming

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

The raised beds are built, filled, irrigated and ready to go.  Planning the planting plan has begun for the veggies.  I’ve got information and seeds gleaned from last week’s garden show to help, not to mention a co-gardener who loves … Continue reading →

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Compost

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

I’m excited to report that I have created (finally!) a compost pile that is generating heat! I’ve been composting for ages. Things like peels, apple cores, banana peels, wilted lettuce and other veggie scraps have gone into a compost bin … Continue reading →

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Garden Show

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

This doesn’t look like much of a garden. More like something from a Stanley Kubrick movie. It’s a garden designed and set up by Environmental Design students from UC Berkeley.  Who the heck would really ever have a garden like … Continue reading →

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