Category: Green Living

About a week ago, the boys found a very chubby caterpillar munching on the parsley we grow in a large pot on our back deck. My first inclination was to toss it far away, as it was definitely taking a toll on the plant. But Milo and Oliver were so excited, I realized it was … Continue reading “Full Circle”

Happy Friday! We are up to our ears over here in delicious tomatoes (yes, that scale is correct- 4 1/2 lbs!), cucumbers, and kale. It’s surely making for a fresh way to eat this summer. Also enjoying thoroughly cooler summer weather- if it could stay this way for the next 3 months, I would be … Continue reading “Happy Weekend!”

Despite the late start, our garden is really coming along! We had quite the weed issue to deal with when we came back from Paris, but after a day or two, it was back under control and it was obvious that things were doing well. We have tons of tomatoes ripening, and just picked our … Continue reading “July Garden 2013”

After what seemed like setback after setback, we finally finished expanding our vegetable garden! Andrew did a great job on the fence, especially considering our downward sloping yard. But perfection is not necessary, as long as the goal is achieved: a fence to keep out the critters (human and rodent and canine) and to prevent … Continue reading “Garden Progress: Complete!”

The garden is coming along! I wish I could say we had plants in already, but thanks to a family of bunnies that lives somewhere in our backyard, I could not bring myself to take the chance of planting before the fence is up. We would like to feed the people, please! But posts are … Continue reading “Garden Progress: Part III”