Signings, yardwork and other fun stuff

There are lots of fun things going on for me lately. I’ve been busy, busy, busy with Costco book signings, which has been great, and I’ve had a chance to meet and talk with so many people I wouldn’t have met otherwise. I don’t anticipate that...

Day 19: Lessons Learned from Mom

Day 19: Gardens are Great Yeah, so if you’ve read my blog before, you probably noticed that I write about gardening a lot. Well, maybe not so much lately, because I’m a total slacker–I have blogs planned, I just need to squeeze them into my day. But...

Much Ado About Mulch

Spring rains and light snows have given the weeds a serious head start in the garden this year. If pulling weeds is not your idea of a fun activity, but you just can’t give up your vegetables and flowers, mulch is your best friend. Just remember to weed before...
Prepare Your Ground to Plant

Prepare Your Ground to Plant

For most of us the earliest date for planting peas has already past and if we haven’t opted to brighten our yards with pansies, we’re looking ahead to summer annuals. Okay, even those who had chosen to add some pansies to the yard are probably looking...

Floating Islands Provide Advantages in the Pond

Last summer I did a series of articles on pond building. Then a couple of weeks ago my mom brought a floating pond island to my attention. Pond islands have lots of benefits. First, they add great color and foliage to the pond that the fish can’t get at to kill...