Life rarely falls nicely into place for me. The dinner I meticulously cook is shunned by at least two boys; my morning tea is cold by the time I have time to drink it; and the toilet seat is usually wet. This is why it is so difficult for me to express the great pleasure [...]
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The unwordless part of this picture: These chive blossoms can be gathered, washed and preserved to create a light pink vinegar that you can use in any marinade where you want a hint of onion. Or, it will look great this Christmas when you give it to the hostess at some magical wild party you [...]
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This is by far the ugliest fort I’ve ever seen But like my son says, “At least we have a fort.” Since my oldest son began to walk as a baby, I’ve had this dream of building/growing a fort out of beans for him. Lack of sun and space has always stood in the way. [...]
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A list of 13 ways to deter pests and creatures from your garden. This is what it all comes down to. A few simple items that will either make or break our summer garden fort, made with Jack and the Beanstalk beans. I’ve been reading with horror about the varmints and diseases that will likely [...]
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Here’s progress on our 20-foot bean fort: At 12 inches, the magic Jack in the Beanstalk plant is now taller than Batman.
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A list of plants with their beneficial companion plants, to help deter bugs and attract beneficial insects. Plan Dill with squash and pumpkins, but Dill will attract the tomato hornworm. Mint and parsley are enemies, Keep onions away from peas, keep potatoes and tomatoes apart as they both can get early and late blight contaminating each other.
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How to grow a Jack-In-The-Beanstalk fort out of pole beans, which are extra tall green beans.
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Heirloom varieties, and self-pollinating seed may be missing from the Svalbard International Seed Vault. The importance of self-sustaining farming.
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If you have roses in your garden, they’re probably blooming right now. If not, it could be because your rose plant is plagued with: Powdery Mildew Black Spot Brown Canker I’ve had them all. About 8 years ago, I found a tip, and I’ve used it every year, and it always works. I have disease [...]
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