Flipping through some of my seed catalogs yesterday it dawned on me that a lot of gardeners might be delighted to receive gardening gifts this Christmas. I would like to caution you though, when selecting gardening items for those on your list, you really should know the “style” of the gardener. For example, I enjoy [...]
The Earthworm “Farm” – Part II
08/17/2012 by Leave a Comment
The day your worms arrive and your compost is cool to the touch, you will feel renewed excitement and huge sense of accomplishment. As I promised yesterday, today I will cover how to fill and stock your box(es), storing and stacking options, how to divide your boxes and how to harvest your castings for the [...]
The Earthworm “Farm”
08/16/2012 by Leave a Comment
What is headless, eyeless, toothless and without antennae? Aw, come on, I know you know the answer! It’s the earthworm. Did you know that it is said that the average earthworm will produce its weight in castings every 24 hours? These castings are a terrific nitrogenous fertilizer for your garden beds. So, if you want [...]
Fun Facts About Gardening
06/07/2012 by Leave a Comment
Sometimes when I’m working hard in my garden, a hummingbird or butterfly will visit and I find comfort and remember that there are fun facts about gardening. Before I present some of my facts though, I’d like you to watch the video below on Michelle Obama’s top ten funny and fun tips about gardening…and please… [...]
