march garlicNote to readers: This post was originally authored on March 18th, 2012.

The garlic is growing full tilt and I am thrilled to see over 100 healthy … (read more…)
broccoli seedlings in cell trayIt’s taken me a bit longer than usual to get into the gardening spirit this year. Pressures of work and family have left me with little time and even less energy and motivation for the other … (read more…)
February daffodilsIt sure has been a mild winter. This photo of emerging daffodils was taken on February 11th, 2012. I could use a few more winters like this before I die. … (read more…)
seeds for our fall 2010 cropVigilant gardeners are always on the lookout for deals on seed so here a a few shopping tips.

1. Check out online sales. Catalog suppliers such as Johnny’s Seeds regularly have sales … (read more…)
the abattoirAnyone who is contemplating getting into the backyard chicken movement needs to answer this inevitable question:  what are you going to do when they stop laying eggs?  The precise moment when this needs to be answered is as fixed as … (read more…)
another bountiful August harvestWhen Phyllis and I married we received a Braun juicer as a wedding gift. We used it a few times but eventually it found its way to the back of the appliance closet where it sat … (read more…)