I’ve taken my plot and straightened out its borders a bit. “N” of GAIN went to work with me last week and we measured 10′ x 13′ instead of the… Read More... "Community garden progress"
Growing kitchen scraps, part 2
Remember when I wrote about kitchen scraps for the garden? I planted the cabbage today. Take a look at the before and after: The cabbage took off with very little… Read More... "Growing kitchen scraps, part 2"
The Power of Women
On Friday, I spoke to a group of women from across the state about keeping honeybees. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is a powerful group of women. Some of… Read More... "The Power of Women"
Kitchen update: counter and backsplash
The biggest news in the counter area is that Mr. TellBlast has used epoxy to fasten round granite “pencils” to the edge of the counter. And they fell off. After… Read More... "Kitchen update: counter and backsplash"
Education high
Our HSAP arranged a field trip to a local water works. We hadn’t visited for a four or five years. The weather was nice enough for us to notice the… Read More... "Education high"
Looking for a deal at a beekeeping auction
Last Saturday, I attended my first beekeeping auction. There has been one almost every year of our five years of being keepers. I skipped out of working on my son’s… Read More... "Looking for a deal at a beekeeping auction"
Return of the runner: Cross training
How’s the running? you ask. Thank you for asking. It’s A-OK. I will be in good shape for the weekend’s 5k charity. It’s a local charity for Habitat for Humanity, no… Read More... "Return of the runner: Cross training"
Milk jug greenhouses
I started getting spring fever in March. After all, March 21 is the start of the season. I couldn’t into the garden beds easily, but I knew that cool season… Read More... "Milk jug greenhouses"
Pin it! Do it! Boot storage with pool noodles
I purchased my first pair of ‘fashion boots’ in high school. Black, buckles near the heel, at a Speigel sale. I would lay them in the original box, which took… Read More... "Pin it! Do it! Boot storage with pool noodles"
Junk food ban: One week left
I’m still avoiding: chips chocolate candy cookies cakes donuts muffins pastries white bread fast food nutella, peanut butter, similar spreads ice cream I haven’t had any food revelations, like “Wow,… Read More... "Junk food ban: One week left"