The Perennial portion of the garden was cultivated. Fermize tilled and weeded and mulched. (more…)
Author: John
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Split Cedar Bench
The Red Cedars around here are considered fire hazards. They explode with giant flames as their resinous leaves and branches catch fire. (more…)
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Summertime crops are surging!
The summer solstice has passed and the ‘supermoon’ has shown itself and our summer crops are growing very well. (more…)
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Tomato Grafting Failure
This winter we grafted Brandywine heirloom tomatoes with a root stock variety called Colossus. (more…)
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Honey Bees
Last night I noticed a few honey bees flying near our porch. I should have realized that (more…)
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Garlic is ready for harvest
During last evening’s garden walk I checked the garlic. The soft neck variety is ready to harvest. (more…)
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Sideways Corn
I wonder if anything of value is accomplished without adversity? Have all the really easy jobs been taken? (more…)
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Harvesting Peas
This season is a mix of outright failure and some nice success. Our last frost was a month late. We’ve had several killing frosts throughout April. (more…)
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Peas and New Potatoes are nearly ready
Ah, in the face of real hardship south of here (Moore and Edmond tornado damage), the peas and potatoes are nearly ready for harvest. (more…)
