Backyard Wildflower Patch

I'm later this week on getting a post done. We were on vacation last week then busy since we got back home. I plan on getting through my photos from vacation and posting them next week. For this week's post I'm going to post some pictures I just took on a walk around my garden. … Continue reading Backyard Wildflower Patch

Butterfly Photos

I mentioned in my post here I was headed to take some pictures when I stopped in the flowerbed to take a few there. I was headed to my garden to try to get pictures of Hummingbirds again. I saw some but did not get a picture. Below are a few photos I did get … Continue reading Butterfly Photos

Flower Photos…

Photos From My Garden

Fall Garden Update

I planted a fall garden a few weeks ago. I feel like right now this garden is a "miss" Here's what's working and what's not: The Bad -I started some broccoli plants from seed. I went ahead and planted them out even though they are very stunted. I might go pick up some plants from … Continue reading Fall Garden Update

Another Fall Garden Check

Let's look at my cover crops I've mentioned. Right before storm Francine came through our area dropping several inches of rain I planted some cool season cover crops. I planted both some 7-top green and Austrian Winter Peas. I've tried the peas before but haven't had a ton of luck so I'll see how they … Continue reading Another Fall Garden Check

Seed Starting – Almost Messed Up

I've mentioned recently working on my fall garden. Part of this has been starting seeds for fall planting (broccoli and onions). I set my tray of plant out in the yard for better sunlight and intended to put the back under my shed. Intended is the operative word there, I forgot to put them under … Continue reading Seed Starting – Almost Messed Up

Zinnias At Sunset

There's a couple main reasons I garden. The first is because the peace and beauty out there is immeasurable. The second reason I garden is because I grew up working in the garden. It "takes me back". (Not to mention I love the taste of fresh vegetables!) The other evening I was working in the … Continue reading Zinnias At Sunset

Fall Plantings

I mentioned yesterday working on my fall garden. As I've also mentioned here that I have a surgery coming in about a month. My goal is to have the garden ready by then. I've started some seeds in my seed starting tray and planted some late warm season cover crops. In this I have planted … Continue reading Fall Plantings

The Silage Tarp

I'm trying to get a fall garden ready. One of my favorite tools in the garden is my 30'x40' silage tarp I bought several years ago from Hoss Tools. It's a great tool for covering a large spot of ground where you want to start a garden and let the sun get rid of the … Continue reading The Silage Tarp