This weeks harvest is both exciting (the first Roma tomato) and redundant (tomatoes galore). We’ve continued to enjoy an abundance of Yellow Taxis, a few cherry toms here and there, several Romas, a sprig of mint (as a gift for Brother & Brother’s girlfriend Eliza) and a very few snap peas (although I am grateful they are even still producing).…
One of my favorite books is The Self Sufficient Life and How to Live It by John Seymour. I love this book not only for it’s information, but for it’s inspiration. Reading it makes me feel that, eventually, we just might be able to have an actual homestead (beyond our 1/8 acre in the middle of the city) to call…
This week I learned the difference between Determinate and Indeterminate tomatoes. I really wish I had this knowledge before we planted all those tomatoes, but I guess now I’ll have the information forever. Here’s what I learned: Indeterminate tomatoes ~are vining tomatoes and take up lots of space~need lots of support~have fruit that matures at different rates Examples include:Italian HeirloomBrandywineEarly girlYellow…
My attempt at growing spinach through the summer has been foiled by all the crazy hot weather we’ve been experiencing. I thought that because there is a spot in the front yard that never gets any direct sun, I just might be able to grow lettuces and spinach all summer. Also, it worked last year perfectly! Well, the arugula and…
The sweet corn in the back yard seems to be confused…it’s not even 3 feet tall, but it’s starting to try to produce corn…weird! The German Butterball Potatoes are getting ready to flower! The Butternut Squash is getting some color texture! Bush Beans, Pole Beans and Snap Peas Mystery tomatoes coming along. I transplanted this guy and forgot to write…
Alright…I have wanted to try crocheting using plastic bags for a while now, I just haven’t gotten around to it until now. I won’t even try to make excuses. Now, how the heck do you make yarn out of plastic bags? Start by laying your bag out flat on any flat surface. I used the kitchen table. Then, carefully cut…
