animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

the orchard

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, …

tomatoes!

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 …

glorious weather

It has been so nice outside. I’ve been catching an hour or so in the garden each night. And, for perhaps the first time in my life, I think I’m ahead of the game this year. In recent weeks, I have opened the pond, cleaned up the butterfly garden, put …

1, 2, 3, go!

The gardening season has officially kicked off–I planted my first seeds of the season. Granted, they were indoors, but I’ll take it. I planted a two flats of peppers (1 flat of green bells, and another of cubanelle and a few jalapenos). Now, I just need to get through tomorrow …

spring is in the air

Despite all of the snow, I’m looking forward to the upcoming gardening season. Today, I mailed my order for the Cambria County Conservation District’s annual plant sale. Over the winter, I read a great article about high density plantings and realized that I, too, can grow fruit in my back …