by Daisy | Feb 25, 2011 | Conversation, Fencepost
One of the major challenges of urban gardening is finding the right space for your garden. Ideally, a space that gets six to eight hours of sun each day, is conveniently located near a water supply, gardening equipment, and the gardener. I’ve found that spot,...
by Daisy | Jan 29, 2011 | Conversation, Fencepost
Kids and gardening. The public image is that gardening with your children is wonderful. A synchrony of fun and learning, fresh air and exercise, a veritable Epcot center of scientific discovery right in the backyard. So why is it I find myself sneaking around behind...
by Daisy | Dec 15, 2010 | Fencepost, Flops
In early Fall during a hive inspection I observed the bees had started to consume their own honey so I started feeding them sugar syrup to supplement their stores. In mid-Fall, another inspection revealed the bees had absconded. No bees, no dead bees. Nothing at all...
by Daisy | Dec 11, 2010 | Conversation, Fencepost
I gripe about the cold a lot. It seems like from November to April I never get warm. Not really warm. Not barefoot warm. Not can’t remember what a sweater is for warm. That’s what I’m talking about. So deep into summer I’ve forgotten about...
by Daisy | Oct 31, 2010 | Conversation, Fencepost
I can’t say the following surprises me, but it does disappoint. Check out this video report on YouTube, and then take a look at this “Scorecard.” How does your egg supplier fare?
by Daisy | Oct 28, 2010 | Conversation, Fencepost
I saw one of my neighbors filling bags with mulched leaves and grass a couple of days ago as I was driving by. He had a riding mower with a collection container in the back, and he was stacking the bags in an orderly fashion next to the curb. They looked so good I...
