I have always had a pragmatic attitude about snakes. Blacksnakes and other non-venomous snakes keep the rodent population under control, and after all, they are
Category: Gardening
My Newest Pest-Control Ally: Guineas!
Despite my efforts at feeding my chickens all the Japanese beetle grubs I could find, the invasive pests still cover my plants. They prefer roses,
Consider the Colors When Planting
Have you ever driven by a house and seen orange flowers, next to bright pink flowers, up against a clashing shade of brick? Consider the
Plant an Herb Garden This Summer
If you want to begin a garden this year, but have only room for a few pots or a tiny plot tucked beside the patio,
This Morning’s Harvest
Two heads of broccoli and a bowl of English peas. Yum! I will shell, blanch, and freeze the peas this afternoon that my daughters don’t eat straight