by Daisy | May 13, 2009 | Garden, Intermediate Gardening
When I was describing all of this to TL, she made a wise remark. Companion planting is just like planning the seating at your wedding reception. 1. Too many members of the same family shouldn’t be seated together. 2. Hatfields and McCoys must be kept across the...
by Daisy | May 12, 2009 | Dairy Foods, Recipes
1. Put 4 tbsp cultured buttermilk in a bowl (introduces protective, delicious, lacto-bacteria found naturally in all unpasteurized milk.)2. “Splash in” 2 cups half and half.3. Cover and leave out 12-48 hrs to achieve desired thickness and sourness. FOR THE...
by Daisy | May 9, 2009 | Breakfast, Recipes
Technically, yes, you have to measure, but they are the kind of measurements I can hang with–approximate. I make these all the time because I don’t have to get a cookbook or recipe card out. I just scoop, dump and stir. The measurements are approximate and...
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...
