All Entries in the "Gardening" Category
Thursday night photo shoot…
I have a funny story to tell, seriously I do. But I am just too tired to be funny. I just did six days straight. It’s spring. I work in a kick ass garden centre. Nuff said. So here I sit watching the finale of American Idol. I am dealing with all the bizarre shit they are playing because [...]
Spring be damned…
Today on the Island…we bypassed spring. It was 29° at 5pm tonight as I was leaving work. Holy hell in a handbasket…talk about crazy spring weather. Last year I was wearing my long johns well into June. This year, I am being a daredevil and already have some of my annual flowers outside. WHAT??? I [...]
A day of unfortunate events…
It was a pretty good day, really. It is a full moon though, and with me, that means stuff is gonna happen. I wasn’t disappointed. Here is how the day went… I got the wrong straw…of course. Bruce fixed it. Sort of… The clouds were just weird on the drive home from Naniamo, did I [...]
Rhubarb Strawberry Crumble…
This is nothing short of delicious…and it is how you know it’s spring. And as today’s bonus, it’s super easy to make!! Ingredients: Filling: •6 medium stalks rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces •2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved lengthwise •1/2 cup brown sugar Topping: •1 cup all-purpose flour •1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats •1/3 cup [...]
All things Kale~Day two
Today we are going to talk about growing Kale, because seriously, anyone can do it. It is one of those vegetables that will grow in all weather, like a weed. I actually can’t believe that I haven’t grown it before. Ok, so here is what you need to know… Types of Kale: There is no [...]
When gardening is toxic…
I will admit right off the top, that until very recently I have never been super conscious about what I eat. I have always been skinny as well as fairly lazy and carefree, so it never really occurred to me to pay that much attention. I just turned 48. I am still fairly lazy and somewhat carefree, but I [...]
It’s nearly hummer time…
Ha…you all have totally dirty minds, it could just be me, but I doubt it. It is time for Hummers alright… Hummingbirds that is…so tonight I got my feeders all cleaned out with a toothbrush and some hot soapy water, and made up the nectar. I have been trying to get this done for over [...]
Everything you ever wanted to know about Blue Orchard Mason Bees…
With declining Honey Bee colonies in North America, people are looking for other ways to pollinate. Mason bees are the perfect answer. They are not only adorable to watch, but they are super hard workers (well the girls are anyway) and all they do is pollinate, perfect for all your spring blooming needs especially fruit [...]
What does my garden grow??
Well so far, very little. I am hopeful though. As you saw the other day I have planted Kale. Shit loads of kale. Enough kale to maybe feed all of our neighborhood for the summer. I have a plan. It is to save myself loads of cash by from now on having enough kale to feed my [...]
Planting peas and memories…
I have finally done it. It took me a while, I was having a hard time talking myself into the fact that I wanted to go outside and actually do anything. On Thursday at work, I bought some motivation. Kale. Twelve starter plants. Oh yes I did. Now in case you don’t know, I am [...]
30 Day Photo Challenge~Day Twenty-four…Leaves
Oh…I have been saving this picture for a few weeks. This is one of my very favorite plants in the Universe!! It is called a Firepower Nandina. I have a very shady yard, and this is the perfect plant for shade or partial sun, it doesn’t get very big, about 2 to 2 1/2 feet [...]
Drying Hydrangeas…for dummies.
Like me. Seriously, I have tried to do this for years. I am not sure whether it has been because of my timing most likely or the fact that maybe I just assumed I knew what I was doing and never actually did google it, but it NEVER worked. The flowers always wilt. And look crappy. [...]
