I learned how to hand-pollinate pumpkins!
The bees have been increasing but we’re not the sort to leave anything to chance, and when you’re looking for a reason to play in the dirt, you take what you can get. Even if it means feeling a bit pervy.
Justin has been reading from Seed to Seed: Seed Saving [...]
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Hand-Pollinating Pumpkins
AffirmWater Winner and Sunflowers
And the winner of the AffirmWater giveaway is….
Congrats to Sherry at Living & Learning!
Thanks to everyone for playing along and making this such a hit!
In other news, I have discovered a love for sunflowers. One by one our sunflowers are blooming, and although they don’t follow the sun like I thought they did, I’m in [...]
Blooming
Where has my week gone? I construct 100 mental blog posts, only to have my days slip away before I find the time to sit. I’ve spent my time elsewhere instead, trying to meander through my fast-paced days and focusing on the things that bring me joy. It’s been the kind of week that has made [...]
Five Reasons Not To Use Straw
Because of our extremes summer temps, mulching is a must. (And with our ridiculously low water levels in Lake Mead, I’m shocked the city doesn’t encourage it more.)
We were nervous about introducing more insects into our yard with the free mulch, so we opted for straw instead. I’d heard of the use of straw for [...]
Three Day Weekends
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I love when Justin has an extra day off. It’s always such a good day. Quiet. Relaxed. Each doing our own thing but coming together throughout the day for games and meals and movies.
I’ve been reading Gaia’s Garden, which has systematically changed my plans after each and every page. I need more perennials! I need [...]
