Every fall, the wheat farmer enters planting season with great optimism.
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As the mom of three young boys, I travel more than any mom wants to you. My typical destination list goes something like this: Chicago, St. Louis, Indy, San Diego, Orlando – all wonderful cities, but nothing like my current trip. This week, I have found myself on the Island of Oahu in Hawaii…and yes, this was for work!
Pictures of kids playing in leaves have been constant on my Facebook page the past few weeks. Children have big smiles as they are literally covered in nature.
November 3, 2011 Read more
Recently, I shared a video with you demonstrating how I took a soil sample from my garden. I brought my “bags of dirt” to our county extension office. Well, the suspense is over! I have the results.
September 22, 2011 Read more
Get the most out of your garden! Dee McKenna, Nutrients For Life blogger, takes you to her backyard and demonstrates how to take a soil sample.
September 15, 2011 Read more
Here’s to fall! I have had enough of this summer! How about you? Depending upon where you live, your garden season may not have been as dry and hot as ours.
September 1, 2011 Read more
I have never grown cantaloupe before. First, I had to decide whether to refer to them as cantaloupe or muskmelon.
August 23, 2011 Read more
It’s the middle of August and most of us are not thinking about our strawberry plants, but you should be!
August 8, 2011 Read more
While searching for the perfect tree to plant in our front yard, I asked the garden center owner, “When is the right time to plant a tree?”
July 14, 2011 Read more
After enjoying an afternoon of swimming, we came home for more water fun – that is watering the garden and flowers. Watering is a chore that cannot be skipped during hot summer days. As I was watering my day lilies I noticed yellow leaves. I turned my attention from watering to diagnosing.
June 1, 2011 Read more