A quick tour of our backyard gardens, which got off to a late start due to the inclement weather we had this spring, but are now finally in full swing. I think it's about time I shared the ever changing landscape of my backyard. We started the summer with a plan to build a … [Read more...] about The State of the Garden {A Tour}: July 2013
Gardening
Tomato Gardening 101: A String Trellis
A look at how we use a string trellis system in our garden to guide indeterminate tomato plants upward. Plus, what is the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes, why it matters, and companion planting. This week is planting week. The last frost date … [Read more...] about Tomato Gardening 101: A String Trellis
Eat Well, Spend Less: Simple Ways to Create Memorable Meals
A look at easy cooking techniques with salt, herbs, and garlic (and a bit of love) that will easily create memorable meals out of the simplest of ingredients so you eat well and spend less. Pin It It's February. This is the point in the winter months that I really start … [Read more...] about Eat Well, Spend Less: Simple Ways to Create Memorable Meals
Composting Basics: Our Compost Pile
We have a compost pile. It started when my husband pulled out a pesky lilac that was taking over the corner of our yard. In the dirt patch, he happily started gathering together fallen leaves and grass clippings, and the next year while we were putting in our first raised bed … [Read more...] about Composting Basics: Our Compost Pile
Caring for Seedlings Indoors
You've put the seeds in small dirt cups, watered and given them a home to grow. Now that there are tiny plants, how do you care for those seedlings until it's time to place them in the ground? Here in Chez Olmanson, our first batch of seedlings is coming along nicely. Nearly … [Read more...] about Caring for Seedlings Indoors
