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This morning Lucy the puggle dog and I went out to the raspberry patch to do a little weeding. Every year around this time, new raspberry growth starts popping up between the rows and I have to get out there and do some serious weeding before the new canes begin to take over the paths. Read More >>
Why have boring old pots and planters for your container garden when you can garden in steel drums? That’s right, I painted these beauties Pepto Bismal pink, Grape Taffy and Tighty Whitey White. I picked these steel drums up at Wilco a while back and they had previously held concentrated apple juice. Yee- Haw! One Apple Read More >>
Calling all neat freaks. If you are worried about soil falling out of your flower pots when you water your plants, there is an easy solution. Simply line your flower pot with a coffee filter before you fill it with soil to stop it from falling through the drainage hole. Yee-Haw! Gardening is fun. ~Mavis
This year I’m on a mission to grow 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in my suburban backyard. In 2012 I was able to grow 2,028 pounds, and in 2013 I’m going double or nothing. I have absolutely no idea if I’ll be able to achieve my goal. But, as with any adventure, half the fun is getting there. ~Mavis ******* Francisco Read More >>
{photo credit} I don’t know when I first fell in love with alyssum, but I absolutely love using purple and white alyssum in my window box and hanging flower baskets every year. It’s delicate, yet very hearty. Brief description: Alyssum is a delicate mounding or trailing flower {depending on variety} that blooms throughout the summer. Where to Read More >>
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