I waded through snow to add some scraps to my compost bin today and was happy to find a lot of snow had melted away all around it. Hot pile! I’m sure some folks have compost that’s steaming in the snow with a nice melted path around the edge, but I was happy to find … Read more
I’ve been researching online and it seems there are pros and cons to each side. Whatever we do, we would rather not spread more weeds all over with the garden by spreading around our home made finished compost. Make sure weeds don’t sprout from your compost by drowning them first! Yes, plants need air… even … Read more
I put together a few flats of winter sown seeds today. Huckleberry, currants, gooseberry, Jack in the Pulpit and elderberry. I know the berries may take longer to germinate – maybe not even until next year – but I really hope it works. I’ll be patient and I won’t toss the containers if they don’t … Read more
I made a gardening wish list on Amazon. I am LOVING the universal Amazon wish list button. Oooooooh, I’m so excited. Sing it with me folks… “3 Lingonberries, 2 Beach Plum bushes and a self fertile Asian Pear Tree…..” Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and here’s hoping for a prolific and bountiful 2011!