I heard about this “backyard orchard culture” thing and decided to give it a try. Basically, it is a high density planting of fruit trees. Since I already do the square foot gardening thing (which is a high density planting of vegetables), I figured why not? So, I ordered peach, …
This movie had an interesting enough premise–six people awake in a cube-like maze that is that is laced with deadly traps. However, the implementation of this concept left a little to be desired (and the bad acting didn’t help either). Not recommended.
Last night we bottled two batches of wine–a Trio Blanca and a Castellina Supertuscan. We’ve made the Trio Blanca in the past and it was just as good this time. The Castellina Supertuscan was an experiment, though. This kit came with grape skins along with the juice. I have found …
Today was my first vacation day since last July. So, you can blame the crappy weather on me. Of course, I didn’t have much choice in the matter–I needed to take today off so that I could pick up my plants from the annual Cambria County plant sale. I was …
I planted tomato seeds the other day. I’m trying quite a variety this year (7 types). And, thanks to the garden journal my mom bought me, I’m actually going to keep track of how things do this year. I’ve been working outside a lot too. Things are really shaping up …