Knee High by the Fourth of July

Knee High by the Fourth of July

Well, if the old saying about growing corn is true, I think we're headed for a good (yet small) corn crop this year!Yes, this photo is of our Three Sisters bed in the front yard and yes, this photo was actually taken on the Fourth of July :-)Additionally, I had one bed in the back yard that refused to germinate…
July 8, 2013
Compost Overhaul

Compost Overhaul

Compost is one of those magical things that I read about (and pin about) and participate in all the time, but there's a part of me that doesn't fully believe that it will do it's job.  Do you ever feel like that?  I mean, really...You set up a spot, toss some worms in there and fill it with kitchen waste,…
July 7, 2013
{this moment}

{this moment}

{this moment inspired by Soule Mama}  If you're inspired to do the same, please leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all of us to find and see.xoxo,MLinking up to Macro MondayEnjoy this space?  Please vote for me by simply clicking here. Thank you!
July 5, 2013
Herb Garden

Herb Garden

Our herb garden is in a sad state right now.  I'm not sure if our seeds are old or if the drought has just played a doozy on our efforts (despite the drip irrigation we have installed), but our little herb bed is missing it's oregano, basil and thyme, despite a couple of sowings.So, after much debate, we finally decided…
July 4, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Self Appreciation Caterpillars

MATERIALS: Construction paper (different colors), scissors, glue or a stapler, markers or crayons TIME FRAME: 15 - 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Begin by cutting out several circles of the same size  (8-10 is a good start) from different colors of construction paper Next, think about the qualities in yourself that you like about yourself (Do you have a fun laugh?  Are…
July 3, 2013
Pallet Beds & Vertical Growing – Another Year, Another Plan

Pallet Beds & Vertical Growing – Another Year, Another Plan

It seems as though our pallet beds might just be our biggest challenge on our little plot.  While we love them and their ability to create a screen between our (currently empty) bee hive and the rest of the yard while giving us a bit of vertical growing space, they're really not the easiest thing to deal with or plant…
July 2, 2013