Spring will arrive, right on time.

For the past 6 or 7 years The Goat and I have belonged to a CSA  (CSA = Community Supported Agriculture- for more information about CSAs, check out the Local Harvest Site, they do a better job of explaining it than I could.).  However, this year we haven't signed up for one; there is still … Continue reading Spring will arrive, right on time.

Be a weed.

 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.

Peas, Magnolia blooms, and pests – what do they have in common?

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?