by Daisy | Apr 19, 2011 | Garden, Plants & Uses
Years ago, like most college students, I lived by myself in a cabin at the edge of a big woods. Let’s try again. Years ago, like most college students, I spent my summers walking along fencerows picking elderberries for homemade jam. No? Maybe that’s why...
by Daisy | Apr 16, 2011 | Conversation, Fencepost
Since our space is limited, I can include only the vegetables, fruit, and herbs we love and use a lot. If I had a ton of space I might become more of a collector, trying out exotic vegetables and, especially, more and more herbs. I have the basic perennials: rosemary...
by Daisy | Apr 8, 2011 | Fencepost
My new neighbor is an antiquer and she sometimes brings me things she thinks I might like. Like this: Problem is, neither of us knows what it is. It’s pretty big (about 4 ft. across), made of wire, and was found near a barn. We are guessing it has something to...
by Daisy | Mar 28, 2011 | Conversation, Fencepost
I have a hard time thinning seedlings, which is a particular problem because I also have an overseeding issue. To wit: Lettuce is one thing, beets are another. Beets can’t be beets if they’re too bunched up together. So I’m taking pictures and...
by Daisy | Mar 25, 2011 | Conversation, Fencepost
The asparagus has sprouted. I was worried I might fall over with excitement, but I remained upright and conscious, although I did gasp. They’re so cute. I’m such a girl. When I was a kid growing up with three brothers, “girl” was an insult. I...
