by Daisy | May 8, 2009 | Beginner Gardens, Garden
Edible Landscaping, when you have a homeowners association, is all about distraction. When you look at the above picture, do you see my crops? Would you notice them if I hadn’t told you?That’s what I’m talking about.Behind my pansies, behind the...
by Daisy | May 7, 2009 | Barnyard, Mini Goats
Goats don’t ask for much. A roof over their heads and some bedding on the ground. Unlike dogs, they feel no need to come in at night and sleep soundly until morning.For bedding, I suggest straw. Cheap, fluffy, and makes great mulch or compost after it’s...
by Daisy | May 5, 2009 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Gardeners—get ready. Summer’s almost here. Can the squash harvest be far behind?Zucchini Piemakes one 11-in. pie1 large or 2 smaller zucchini, sliced3 eggs1 cup milk4 oz. grated cheese like monterey jack, mozzarella, cheddar, or any combo1 tsp. each...
by Daisy | May 4, 2009 | Crafts, Earth-Friendly
What can you do with:a gillion cinderblocksan ever-growing piles of organic trashan ugly hidden part of the yard begging for a purposeSomething so ugly and at the same time so beautiful….Here are the pdf instructions for constructing this bad boy, minus the...
by Daisy | May 2, 2009 | Barnyard, Mini Goats
Before I get to the feeding part…Guess who gets to keep her goats???? ME! Feeding a goat in your yard requires two things: Fiber and Feed 1) FIBER–always available, never let them run out. Keep lots of hay (~$6 a bale, lasts long time) around to make sure...