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I thought I would give you a peek and show you what’s growing in the greenhouse right now. Typically I crack the doors open a bit in the late morning to get a little air flow going. In the summer months I pop the vents and leave those open 24/7 but it’s still a bit Read More >>
It has been raining like cats and dogs all day long. I heard a huge tree fall behind our house this afternoon, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the power goes out at some point too. In fact according to the forecast, there is suppose to be rain the next 7 days. Yikes! So instead Read More >>
Last week I planted paperwhites, and according to the package, the paperwhites should be blooming here in about 3 more weeks. I wanted to share a picture I took today with those of you who have never planted them before. Paperwhites are SUPER easy to grow, look great, and make great {inexpensive} gifts too. I Read More >>
It’s raining like crazy today. So instead of braving the cold, and rain I decided to make a pot of hot chocolate, and stay in my pajamas and plant some basil. Planting basil at the end of October is totally new for me. I have never really tried to grow plants during the winter months before, and Read More >>
A few weeks ago I planted 4 containers with basil seeds, and today I planted the basil seedlings in the greenhouse. I’m hoping for a late fall harvest. I’ve tried to grow basil over the years, but this is really this first year I have ever been successful at it, and I think it’s all Read More >>
