by Daisy | Sep 10, 2012 | Handyman Skills, Household
I follow a Swedish design/diy blog called Chez Larsson. I think Deanna is amazed anew every time I mention that I follow a bunch of design blogs because I’m not exactly a stylista. No shock there, I’m sure. The main thing that keeps me tuned to this...
by Daisy | Sep 8, 2012 | Fencepost, Reviews
I was so excited when I learned Chelsea Green was publishing a Top Bar Beekeeping book! Finally, a book on beekeeping dedicated specifically to us top bar folks! Well-written, comprehensive, and extremely helpful for the beginner and not-so-beginner alike, Top-Bar...
by Daisy | Sep 5, 2012 | Conversation, Fencepost
Daisy here again, emerging from my sabbatical to report on what’s going on in our garden here at the beginning of September. For the third time, I’ve seeded late season lettuce for a fall and winter crop. Hopefully this time the seeds will feel...
by Daisy | Sep 4, 2012 | Conversation, Fencepost
I’ve been absent without leave for way longer than I ever thought I would be. It’s so easy to let go and stop blogging when you have a wonderful co-blogger to pick up the slack. Like everyone else, I’ve been busy with this and that. Here’s my...
by Daisy | Aug 13, 2012 | Garden, Plants & Uses
I like novelty in the garden. Weird stuff, in other words. If the seed catalog makes it sound odd enough, it goes in my cart. Last year I planted wonderberries, and this year they planted themselves. Wonderberries are small, pea-sized berries grown on short, tender...