I enjoy nature and try to welcome it as much of it as I can into my garden. Sometimes, however, this leads to a bit of conflict when it comes to my vegetable garden. When the birds eat the bugs,…
I’ve been coveting these glazed birdbaths with planting pockets similar to the one pictured here. But with so many other things I need for the yard and a price tag of $139, they are pretty low on the list right…
The Central Coast of California has a lot going for it, but being able to grow a great variety of tomatoes is not one of them. Cool foggy summers make getting a great harvest difficult, but it’s not impossible. By…
I had originally started this post with, “How would you like to grow more fruits and vegetables with one simple, inexpensive trick?” Oh how infomercial of me. But how do I convey my enthusiasm in sharing this technique with you…
One of the first books I can remember getting from the library when I got my card was Beatrix Potter’s “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” That cute, mischievous little rabbit in the blue coat made me look at all the…
