Between potty training, laundry (which I have decided breeds and multiplies in the laundry basket), and answering the dreaded “I’m hungry” plea, I have little time to keep up with current events. Thankfully, I have direct access to the computer and subscribe to my favorite newspapers, magazines, and blogs. I don’t get to read all of them, but if I do find a moment of silence, I am a click away from being caught up. (more…)
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Archive for September, 2011
Gardening: You Reap What You Sow!
Thursday, September 29th, 2011Soil Test Report
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011Recently, 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. For a fee of $10 per bag, the soil would be analyzed and the results would be mailed to me within ten days. (more…)
Nature’s Teachable Moment at Birthday Party
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011I love a good birthday party! One where the kids go home on a sugar high and a happy memory. This past weekend, our four-year-old was turning five. She loves being a cowgirl and insisted on a cowgirl-themed birthday party! We called all cowpokes and invited them to mosey over to our backyard for a rootin’ tootin’ good time! All of our little wrangler friends were encouraged to wear their cowgirl or cowboy duds! (more…)
How to Take a Soil Sample
Thursday, September 15th, 2011Get 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. (more…)
Grow a Tree; Grow the Child
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Amidst our bedtime routine, my four-year-old daughter was sitting at my side, listening to me read, while she was eating an apple. I was getting annoyed, because the squirmy girl was picking and playing with the apple, rather than just eating it and listening to the story. (more…)
How to freeze sweet corn
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011We love sweet corn in my home! I don’t have to tell my girls twice to eat their vegetables when sweet corn is being served. It’s a homegrown taste that I like to have all year long. Suprisingly, I have NEVER personally grown sweet corn in my garden. Crazy, I know! In my logic, I think it’s a waste to use up my little backyard garden plot to grow sweet corn when my dad plants acres of it. He grows the most flavorful sweet corn I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. And even better, he likes to share it with his favorite daughter. (more…)
Tips for starting a fall garden
Thursday, September 1st, 2011Here’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. Consider yourself lucky. The daily temperature still feels like summer but now is the time to talk about extending our growing season and planting a fall garden. (more…)
