I think it’s been raining now for about the last week and a half. At first it was kind of nice but now, it’s getting a little depressing. Why can’t it just rain at night while we are all sleeping? Think how much more we could all get done outside in our gardens. Seriously. Mr. Read More >>
Mavis Garden Blog – How to Trap Slugs with Beer
Okay everyone, I need your help. It appears the slugs were out in full force last night munching away at my young broccoli starts. This is very bad news as we need the broccoli to grow so we can enjoy some stir fry dinners this fall. Normally I would just walk out to the garden Read More >>
Companion Planting That Works
On the left side I had planted peas {in the wheelbarrow} in late March, followed by corn starts June 1st. On the right I planted corn starts on June 1st and planted pumpkin and beans a few weeks later. Note to self: do not plant peas and corn together again. Later today I will pull Read More >>
The Latest Harvest
Seriously? I planted 150 strawberry plants and this is all that has been harvested so far! 3 flippin berries. I cannot compete with the chipmunks and slugs. It’s official: I surrender. I plan on going to the local farm stand later this week to buy a couple of flats. It’s either that or no berries Read More >>
How I Spent My Weekend
I coveted thy neighbors newly constructed garden beds. I tried making a shopping bag out of some 15lb. seed bags. All was going well till I started to itch. Did you know they treat grass seed with fungicide? Me neither. So no bag for me (or my red, bumpy, fungicide rash). I tried to get Read More >>