This year I’m on a mission to grow 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in my suburban backyard. In 2012 I was able to grow 2,028 pounds, and in 2013 I’m going double or nothing. I have absolutely no idea if I’ll be able to achieve my goal. But, as with any adventure, half the fun is getting there. ~Mavis Yesterday I Read More >>
Mavis Mail – Zoe From Pennsylvania Sends in Garden Photos
A big THANK YOU to everyone who has sent in their photographs and stories. I hope by sharing other peoples pictures and stories here on One Hundred Dollars a Month we can all have an awesome garden this summer. Keep them coming! ************ Zoe lives in Pennsylvania and is pretty much a rock star when it Read More >>
How to Grow Fava Beans {Start to Finish}
Yesterday I planted 2 packets of Windsor Fava Beans in front of the chicken coop area. In a week or so when the beans start to pop through the soil I’ll set out the Swiss chard and kale plants in front of the fava. Fava bean plants can get as high as 4 feet tall, so Read More >>
Mavis Garden Blog – Barktopia 2013
This picture is for all you wonderful people out there who left me encouraging comments about my bark snafu telling me not to worry, that the orange bark wasn’t really that bright and don’t worry Mavis, it will be okay, the bark will fade in a few months. Really? After seeing this updated picture do you still Read More >>
How to Attract Birds to Your Garden
I love the sound of the birds chirping as I tool around in my garden–it’s such a tweet, ahem, treat. If you want to turn your backyard into a bird-lovers paradise, here are a few sure-fire tips to ensure that you are a good bird hostess: Provide plenty of fresh water for drinking and bathing. Read More >>
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 126
- 127
- 128
- 129
- 130
- …
- 228
- Next Page »