by Daisy | Apr 27, 2011 | Conversation, Fencepost
My first year growing cabbage and I don’t know what to expect. I planted little seedlings of red cabbage in February and they have grown beautifully since. I think they are in the “pre-cupping” stage but since I’ve never done this before I...
by Daisy | Apr 25, 2011 | Conversation, Fencepost
Here’s what I saw the other day when I woke up: Do you see it, too? Or did I read too much Bedtime For Frances when I was a kid?
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...
