As you already know, my new garden has presented many, ahem, challenges. Some of the have nothing to do with actually growing the plants, but that’s not the point…today at least. The yard also has tons and tons of shade, which means I am going to have to adapt WHAT and HOW I grow my Read More >>
How to Clear Moss for a Garden Space
Recently, One Hundred Dollar a Month reader, Randi, sent in a question about my plans for the mossy areas in my backyard: “Hey Mavis. I live north of Seattle and love your blog. I am adding to my garden space this year. That lawn/moss patch in the back is prime for a salad garden I Read More >>
Mavis Garden Blog – Mapping Out My 2015 Garden
On Sunday I got the garden itch {finally} and decided to pull out the tape measure to find out just how big of a vegetable garden was possible on the upper lawn. I was surprise to find out I’ll be able to install a 10′ x 45′ rectangular plot up there. 450 square feet. Not Read More >>