When I finally got into the garden I was surprised to find ripe tomatoes. I had watched the plants for signs of red as I drove down the alley the last few weeks, but nothing. It turns out, the ripening tomatoes were on the west-facing side of the plants, where it is warm and sunny.…
I picked about 2 dozen ears of corn this morning, and cooked up one for lunch. I may have waited a tad too long to harvest, but they are still good. I don’t know if I will freeze any, probably just give them away. A “late” corn that I planted may mature too, just depends…
The eggplants are starting to come from the garden. Each year I bake large pans of eggplant parmesan and freeze it in one serving containers. I can not describe in words how good it will taste next February, in the deep, dark winter. You will have to suffice with yuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmm. Cooked eggplant and the cheese…
Dear Garden, I am enjoying the vibrant June garden vibe. It seems that most things are germinating well. In fact, when I stroll around, I get the feeling that the first rapid growth spurt is about to begin. Its like watching a toddler turn into a five year old, then the child turning into an…
Dear Jane, Remember the 60s television show, Car 54 Where Are You? Well, that is what we are singing out here, only our version goes like this, Your Garden Highness, Where Are You? In loneliness, Your Garden Hello Most Wonderful Garden, I have not forgotten about you! Don’t you forget I have been out…
Dear Gentle and Patient Garden, Surprise! I got out a little earlier than I promised. I knew today would be rainy so I did as much as I could yesterday late afternoon. Do you love all the work I did, including cleaning out the rest of the flower beds and fertilizing all the perennials? You…
May 17 2013 Dear J, It was so nice seeing you out here in the garden last night. That hour right before dark is our favorite time of day, and to see you among us was a delight. The flower beds you raked out are breathing a sigh of relief. Oh, fresh air! By the…
May 16, 2013 Dear Jane, Hi there Rev. Busy Jane. This is your garden. Since we haven’t seen you in a while we thought we would blog you in hopes of getting some attention. We (flower beds, vegetable garden, compost piles, red wigglers) are patiently awaiting your appearance this spring. By mid-May in previous years…
We had two snow storms last week. So far this week, it’s been snowing 48 hours! Major roads, including I-25, which connects our town to Cheyenne and Casper, have been closed for nearly that long.We cannot go anywhere: no 70-mile drive to a Home Depot, Walmart, Michaels, or Red Lobster. We are a tough bunch…