Enchanted Tree House
Okay, all you gnome and fairy lovers, here is something you should check out. http://www.enchantedtreehousemovie.com/
Have you ever wanted to sit out on a cool evening and enjoy nature with a nice fireplace?
We had a very boring patio from our lower entrance. It was quite small, being restricted in size because of a retaining wall which runs across the property. So, I thought, why not make it into a little room complete with a fireplace, and walls made of flowers. Now neighbours frequently come over for a visit to enjoy the ambience. I just posted it under projects. http://gardentenders.com/projects/165 These shots were taken this morning, after last night’s rainstorm, so the d...
From Here to There.....and Back. #8: The Main Act.....
The garden of 2008 has proven to be very informative. Because of all the spring rain, everything got started late. This year some plants were started indoors. This proved rather futile. It would seem there are aspects of this technique that are not fully understood yet. Then there was a problem with tillage. This update covers what has been found to date and other information that might prove useful to others. Images are at the end with descriptions. Starting Plants Indoors The problems...
From Here to There.....and Back. #7: And so it begins....
Through the kindness of a neighbor, for the second year, the gardens have been thoroughly tilled. While the strategy is shifting to raised beds, tilling will suffice until those beds can be established. In this case, pictures serve better than words. First up is the small garden. This usually contains popcorn. But, this year, red kidney beans shall be added for their nitrogen contribution. In addition, on the south side (so the corn doesn’t shade anything), tobacco will be planted. T...
From Here to There.....and Back. #5: Water, water everywhere
Water, water, everywhere…or how to get it there When water is available but far removed from the growing sites it is useful to have a convenient way of extending the source to accommodate the location of those sites. Standard garden hoses, while useful, have presented some logistical problems. Until the water line was extended, I had to use three or four 100’ hoses to get where I wanted to go. The water pressure I have is rather high and has a tendency to blow hoses out, even the ...
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