This morning when I woke up it was 5 degrees in the Midwest. So like all crazy mid-westerners I thought today would be a great day to start planning our garden. We moved last summer, so this year we will start from scratch at our new home. As we are planning the new garden space,Continue reading “How Does Your Garden Grow”
Category Archives: Garden
Harvest Yummies
It finally stopped raining here long enough for us to get into the garden and start reaping some of our bounty. The radishes look so yummy. We are planning on having them and the fresh onions later today as a snack. I also love them in a nice lettuce salad. Although our planted lettuce isContinue reading “Harvest Yummies”
Garden Firsts
My dear husband and I both love the garden. I love the planting and harvesting, he loves the work in between. This makes for a perfect team. This year, we started some of our plants indoors. This was a first for both of us. The biggest issue we had was it was too cold toContinue reading “Garden Firsts”
What Earth Day Means to Me
Everyone has different views about Earth Day. Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, Earth day used to mean “hippies”. Now that I am older and wiser, I know it means having a great respect for Mother nature. I am very fortunate, as I grew up in a farming community very close to a bigContinue reading “What Earth Day Means to Me”
Early Garden Time — Finally
Warmer weather has begun making an appearance around here. This year in our area (much like most of the country), we have had a wicked winter. Finally, the weather has broken a bit and it looks like it will be at least a little somewhat warmer. Earlier this week, when I got home from work – Larry surprisedContinue reading “Early Garden Time — Finally”
Spring Has Sprung
The first day of Spring brings to mind many ways to save money and have lots of fun at the same time. It is also the beginning of working in the yard and creating the garden. One great way to save money is to plant your vegetables and flowers from seed. At first this canContinue reading “Spring Has Sprung”
It’s Almost Garden Time!!!
With the particularly harsh winter we have had, it is great to know Spring is just a few weeks away. Last year was the first year I was really involved in gardening and I found I loved it. I have started planning our garden for this year, taking us from early Spring to late Fall. Continue reading “It’s Almost Garden Time!!!”
Frugal Princess 