Category: 2012

2012 Gardening Season in Review

Update: I finally found my pictures, so I’m reposting my 2012 report. Summer was crazy for me, and I realized I had never really done a garden review. It’s the whole reason I started...

August 2012 Garden Update

August 2012 Garden Update

First, I am happy to report my computer is online. Parts fixed, programs re-installed, I am finally able to function again! And that’s good, because my garden has been in full swing: Here is...

Technology Crash

Technology Crash

You may have noticed my total failure to post. Here’s a short summary: 1. Little camera breaks. This is my “go to” point and shoot. Something is wrong with the lens, it won’t come...

Swimming in Greens – Recipes Please!

Swimming in Greens – Recipes Please!

My broccoli was a bust (I blame early warm temperatures and late transplanting), so I had a moment of silence for the failed broccoli, then I pulled it out and replaced it.  Now I’ve...

Summer Slump

Summer Slump

I have to apologize. I’m really sorry for disappearing. I was doing so well–posting several times a week, and then summer hit. Here’s what summer looks like for me: Mother’s day End of School...

Walls O Water and Broccoli

Walls O Water and Broccoli

So I tried a new thing this year, Walls of Water. Basically, this is a product that allows you to plant your tender and very tender vegetables earlier, offering them some protection. It is...

May 2012 Garden Update

May 2012 Garden Update

First, I have to show you one of the things on my gardening wish list that I finally got: These are Sloggers Gardening Boots. I love that I have something to slip on quickly,...

April 2012 Garden Update

April 2012 Garden Update

To say I’m busy is an understatement–I almost have more posts than I have days and time! That’s good, it just means I’m a little behind and always have 14 drafts waiting. Here is...

Starting Seeds and Planting Onions

Starting Seeds and Planting Onions

I’m very proud of myself for actually getting my seeds started on time! Last year I was so busy, I ended up just buying all my plants. But it was EXPENSIVE! So here’s my...

My 2012 Square Foot Gardening Plan

My 2012 Square Foot Gardening Plan

After a beautiful warm day that melted all the snow outside, I got really motivated to get planting! I’m in the Green group, and I can plant peas outside next week. So, I made...