This is my first post since moving to Charlotte NC from Houston Texas. I’ve been here since the first of March. At my new place, there is very little space… [Read More] about Lush Greens for Apartment Living
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Canning Tomatoes from the Garden
Canning tomatoes? The very thought of canning anything causes me a little (ok more than a little) discomfort. Why you ask? I worry about eating something contaminated. What if I make… [Read More] about Canning Tomatoes from the Garden
Container Gardens: Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers
Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers. If you are new to container gardening, you may find this Container Garden Basics post helpful. I wrote it for Buchanan’s Native Plants this week. It… [Read More] about Container Gardens: Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers
Visit to P. Allen Smith Garden Home Retreat
Little Rock, Arkansas. Last time I was there was in the 70’s on a road trip to the Northeast. A few months ago, I was invited to attend a 2… [Read More] about Visit to P. Allen Smith Garden Home Retreat
An Olive Orchard Grows in Texas
Update: 2021 I was saddened to read of the passing of Sandra and the closure of Sandy Oaks. She was a remarkable woman who built a beautiful destination. Hopefully, this… [Read More] about An Olive Orchard Grows in Texas
DIY: $5 Compost Bin for Leaves
This month the leaves have been falling in Houston. In my neighborhood, lawns are covered with them and landscape crews are blowing, raking and bagging. As I drove around I… [Read More] about DIY: $5 Compost Bin for Leaves
CSI: Compost Soil Investigation
In August 2009, I started Project 802 which consisted of building three raised beds for growing vegetables. It appears I did not do enough research before buying the soil for… [Read More] about CSI: Compost Soil Investigation