Preparing for a Fall Garden
I don’t know about you, but I have had the worst garden year ever! Here in NW Louisiana, we have had rain sinceRead More →
2019-07-22
Victory! (Gardens, that is…)
Victory Gardens were first developed in 1917 during World War I to help alleviate the food shortages caused by many of the world’s agriculturalRead More →
2019-06-04
Free Food (or almost free…)
With the high cost of living, any time we can find something for free, we get excited – even better if it is freeRead More →
2018-08-24
What’s on the Menu
Planning my seed starting menu is always one of my favorite things to do. Regardless of the weather… Just so you know: This post containsRead More →
2018-02-16
Victory in Vegetables
There really is Victory in Vegetables! Did you know that they can put tires on vehicles and provide fuel? Yep. They can, and they did.Read More →
2017-04-24
Cold Frames & Hotbeds
One of my goals for gardening is to have cold frames and hotbeds. There are times we see a need (or probablyRead More →
2017-02-13
The Garden as Life
When thinking of the garden as life, this quote comes about as close as possible: “Ellis,” he said. “You’re watchin’ a miracle right underRead More →
2017-02-08
Rain Barrels
One of the most frugal gardening tips is having and using rain barrels. Summers here can be brutal. And if we even thinkRead More →
2017-02-03
Grow your own Money
It would be so convenient if an advertisement to ‘grow your own money’ would actually work. But the reality is, there is no moneyRead More →
2017-01-02
Growing Herbs Indoors
Growing herbs indoors is a great way to keep freshness in your food during the cold months of the year. Winter is comingRead More →
2016-10-17
Kids In the Garden – How To ‘Grow’ Healthy Kids
Kids in the Garden? It seems unheard of these days. It amazes me how many children today think their food simply comes from the groceryRead More →
2016-07-25
The Flavor of Life
The flavor of life is something that should be savored. Especially if it is coming out of your garden! Just so youRead More →
2016-06-15