Berries are Nature’s Jewels
Growing strawberries can be rewarding: but it takes time, consistency and patience to harvest a bounty ofthe red jewel-like berries. I’ve tried a few times, but this third time has proven successful!
Category: Our Country Life
See how a baby boomer on the young side of this generation sees a move to the country from the suburbs at this stage of my life. I explore everything from buying property to plans and building, to what I refer to as “weekend homesteading.” I’m no pioneer woman, but there are times I can shine as one. It’s given me a unique perspective, and I learn as I go.
Let’s Plant a Victory Part 3:
Plotting a Berry-Good Plan Whether starting a first small garden patch, expanding a plot or experimenting with a new type of garden this year, we’ve all spent time thinking about what we want to accomplish, what types of gardens may work best for each of us, for our spaces and for our climates. Here in … read more
Let’s Plant a Victory! …
Part 2 –– I’ve Gardened Before. I can do this. I have decided to plant my Victory Garden this year with hopes that it will outshine any previous gardens I’ve grown. During the past few years, I’ve become more interested in developing a more self-sustaining lifestyle. And with the pandemic situation of late, I’m committed … read more
Let’s Plant a Victory! …Garden, That is.
What if we just walk out our back doors and into our gardens to pick some of our food? What if we plant, once again, the inimitable Victory Gardens?
Planning the Dream…First Hurdles
We know that most contractors don’t need more work, so we know that will affect the cost (the old supply and demand theory in play), but we honestly didn’t expect this. How could we have been so far off?