This year my goal is to grow 2,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I can do it. With 16 raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a raspberry patch and a few more planting beds sprinkled throughout our property, I believe growing 2,000 pounds of food is an attainable goal. Even if I do Read More >>
Mavis Meets Ciscoe Morris at the Highline Sea Tac Botanical Garden
Sorry Ryan, but I have a new boyfriend. I hate to be the one to break the news, but he does have a wee bit more gardening experience than you. I meet my new boyfriend Cisco Morris at the Ice Cream w/Cisco social that was held at the Highline Seatac Botanical Gardens today. Cisco was Read More >>
Mavis Garden Blog – Basil and Heirloom Tomatoes
Check out this bouquet of basil I picked this morning, isn’t it lovely? Now comes the hard part, trying to figure out what to make with it. I already have a boatload of pesto in the freezer, so I’m trying to come up with a salad or a dish worthy of it. I don’t know Read More >>
To Sting or Not to Sting – Thoughts About Keeping Honey Bees
{photo credit} I’ve been thinking about keeping bees again. Although I’m allergic to bees, I still think it would be pretty darn cool to harvest our own honey. I mean after all, we already have chickens and a large vegetable garden, wouldn’t bees seem like the next step? Plus, I’d get to wear a rather Read More >>
How to Grow Your Own Food: Weigh In Wednesday
This year my goal is to grow 2,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I can do it. With 16 raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a raspberry patch and a few more planting beds sprinkled throughout our property, I believe growing 2,000 pounds of food is an attainable goal. Even if I do Read More >>