The weather will be getting cold this week, so I’ve harvested the remaining Meyer lemons and Moro Blood oranges from my potted trees. They’re covered now and hopefully they’ll stay… [Read More] about Citrus and Camelia Blooms
Vegetable Garden
Wash Tub Lettuce
This little washtub has provided a daily supply of organically grown lettuce for me since the first week of December. In Houston, a planting like this can last through the… [Read More] about Wash Tub Lettuce
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
Vegetable Garden Update: Spring 2011
The vegetable garden is struggling this year. We are dealing with an unprecedented drought this spring and now temperatures have hit 105 for the past two days. Fortunately my tomatoes… [Read More] about Vegetable Garden Update: Spring 2011
Something for Dinner from the Garden
Banana peppers were picked this week and turned red on the windowsill. I am sure they’ll be sweeeet. Heirloom tomatoes including a large Bull’s Heart and an adorable mini cinderella… [Read More] about Something for Dinner from the Garden
Pasta with Garden Fresh Roma Tomatoes and Eggplant
Tonight I prepared a delicious organic meal from the garden. A few days ago, I picked the first two Viva Italia tomatoes, along with some fresh Cameo basil and Millionaire… [Read More] about Pasta with Garden Fresh Roma Tomatoes and Eggplant
Show Off Your Garden Projects: Create a Video from Photos
Here is an easy way to create a blog ready video for showcasing your projects. It’s so easy you can do it in less than 10 minutes. It’s free if… [Read More] about Show Off Your Garden Projects: Create a Video from Photos
Fall Garden: Growing Lettuce in Raised Beds
Growing lettuce is easy and one of my favorite fall veggies. It is good for you, easy to grow and keeps producing through the winter. That’s one thing about living… [Read More] about Fall Garden: Growing Lettuce in Raised Beds
2010 Spring Organic Vegetable Garden in Full Swing
Now that my soil problems from last fall have been corrected, my organic vegetable garden is in full swing. What made the difference? Good Soil. Compost and a balanced organic… [Read More] about 2010 Spring Organic Vegetable Garden in Full Swing
Macro Monday 12/14: Hairy Beans
Edamame Beans are very nutrious and make a healthy snack. Their pods are very hairy however. Have a look. Visit Macro Monday to view some very interesting close ups and… [Read More] about Macro Monday 12/14: Hairy Beans
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
Fall Garden: Disappointing Results
Here is a progress report on my three raised vegetable beds (aka Project 802). I planted seeds in early September for my first fall garden in the new raised beds…. [Read More] about Fall Garden: Disappointing Results