It seems I like to learn things the hard way. I think I actually have a knack for learning things the hard way. You know, by making mistakes over and over again? Learning by doing it the wrong way may really be the best way in the long run for me. Those hard-learned lessons stick with me much better. They get locked in. continue reading …
Last year began our journey into beekeeping. It was a year of learning, reading, and, truth be told, a little bit of stressing, but mostly, observing. We began with two hives. One remains, and they are very busy, eagerly collecting nectar and pollen for what we hope is a small batch, our first, of honey. Two empty hives (we’re adding one more hive continue reading …
Few things in life are quite as satisfying as planting something, and watching it sprout and grow. Plus with dirt on my hands, and the sun on my back I’ve found that gardening is the closest thing to free therapy around, not to mention the benefit of fresh vegetables, herbs, or flowers. A fresh tomato sandwich in the summertime is the perfect reward continue reading …
Did you know that fall is the best time of the year for planting shrubs and trees? Yes sir, it is. Even though temperatures will soon be dropping, the underground temperatures remain warmer for quite some time giving newly planted shrubs and trees time to establish roots while not having to worry about growing leaves or battling hot temperatures. Then when spring rolls around the continue reading …
Our garden is pretty sad at this point of the season. Thankfully we planted morning glory on a manageable trellis early this past spring. The blossoms unfurl from spiral buds early each day. It’s grown into a beautiful giant, with dozens of blossoms greeting us every morning. See how thick the vines have grown at the base? (That’s my dog’s tail on the left if continue reading …
