I have recently been turned onto variegated plants by videos from Roots and Refuge Farm. The first one that I have found available locally was a Pineapple Mint. It is gorgeous, I hope to find more varieties to add to the collection now that I know it is a thing. #RootsandRefuge #Variegatedplants
Read moreGarden Update 05/19/2019
Lots of things happening in the garden. We have added another set of raised beds with trellising for additional tomatoes, cucumbers and another crop of peas. Also added more varieties of peppers and some marigolds to help attract some good bugs to the garden in hopes they will EAT the bad ones. Holding onto our..
Read moreIrises for Mother’s Day
What a beautiful surprise to wake up to on Mother's Day. I didn't even plant these irises they were my gift from the last homeowner and return every year to grace us with their beauty! Happy Mother's Day everyone!
Read moreEverything is so GREEN!
Things in the Pacific Northwest continue to amaze. The strawberries, comfrey, and lavender are perennials here and come back every year without any effort at all. That never would have happened in the Texas heat for sure! Everything is just so green this time of year and I love it! I think it makes all..
Read moreGarden Tour – Things Are Happening
Things are starting to happen in the garden. First planting are getting bigger and new seeds are sprouting. Very exciting time in the garden! Check it out! https://youtu.be/xADEXhPGv9M
Read moreDandelion Jelly
Made Dandelion Jelly after seeing a recipe for it in Can It & Ferment It by Stephanie Thurow. Not going to say it was easy to open up all of the blossoms it took to make a cup of petals but it turned out really well and it tastes like honey. Interesting experiment. #jelly #dandelion #gardening..
Read more#Artichokes
I have never considered trying to grow my own artichokes since they seemed like something that was a little more exotic and probably hard to grow. This weekend I visited Artondale Farm (http://artondalefarm.blogspot.com/) and found some for sale and some information that they grow well in my climate. So with that, we are giving it..
Read moreGarlic Success
Much to my surprise my garlic survived. I planted it in this area last fall before we decided to clear the area for raised beds. After the area was cleared and gravel bed installed we were surprised to see the garlic shoots arrive. Nature finds a way!
Read morePeppers Are Planted!
The selections so far this season are: Jalapeno Serrano Red Bell Pepper Cayenne
Read moreTomatoes!!!
Can't wait to try some of the varieties from Wild Boar Farms this year.
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