The Winter Harvest Handbook

by | Jan 31, 2012 | Fencepost, Reviews

Wow. This book is exciting. To a vegetable gardening nerd, like me, it is heady stuff. Listen to this: “. . . it’s a misconception that all vegetable crops need summerlike temperatures for best growth.” Now, I knew that, of course.  I’m not...

What We’re Eating this Winter

by | Jan 30, 2012 | Conversation, Fencepost

It’s been a mild winter this year, so far.  We have had several freezes, including a light snow, though, and in spite of this, we’re still eating from the garden, here on the last day of January. Savoy Cabbage A second crop of broccoli sprouts Mache Red...

Corn Flake Injury

by | Jan 23, 2012 | Fencepost, Flops

This is perhaps the most vicious homemaking injury I’ve ever received.  It’s like a paper cut on steroids.  This picture was taken after two days and lots of antibiotic ointment.  It actually goes across three fingers, but it was hard to get the light to...

Easy-To-Make Bird Bath

by | Jan 20, 2012 | Crafts, Earth-Friendly

Providing a water source for wild birds is a simple proposition. Just set out a birdbath, right? But like a lot of things, especially when funds are limited, finding a birdbath that fits the bill isn’t as easy as it may seem. As I shopped around I began to feel...