The spinach, radishes, and broccoli are sprouting. The peas are shooting upwards on their trellis. It looks like I might have a few rogue cucumbers (at least that's what I think they are) whose seeds survived the winter composting process and are now sprouting elsewhere in the garden. For now, I just enjoy being outside. … Continue reading Just like in the garden, growth takes time.
Lately, when the weather cooperates, I've been spending a lot of time in our yard. I spend much of my time in the yard doing yard work and contemplating things, all sorts of things - relationships, health, religion, family, work, and sometimes even gardening. Sure, I'm weeding, pruning, planting, and tending to my yard, but … Continue reading Be a weed.
In the May/June 2015 issue of Urban Farm (UF) magazine, there is an article about phenology. When I saw the cover and the title of the article "Use Phenology When Planting Your Peppers" ( written by Les Wilke), I was confused. Because, well, I really was confused. I was confusing phenology, the study of naturally … Continue reading Peas, Magnolia blooms, and pests – what do they have in common?
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