We live in the Pacific Northwest where rhododendrons grow really well. So well, in fact, that one town along the coast (Florence, Oregon) has a rhododendron festival held the third weekend in May every year. The festival lasts for three … Continue reading →
Gary and I have a small piece of property — one single, perfectly rectangular acre. However, although the price was great and the location was good when we purchased the property, there were not many flat spots other than where … Continue reading →
We have lots of bad bugs in our gardens. They are an absolute nuisance and wreak havoc on our vegetable plants. Battling the bugs is a constant and I am always looking for natural ways to keep the population of … Continue reading →
I believe every gardener has had a period of frustration with aphids. These small sap-sucking insects can ruin a head of broccoli or cauliflower in short order. Once they land on your plants they multiply quickly and create a lot … Continue reading →
Always there is an abundance of zucchini, whether I plant five zucchini or just one. Even after giving away as many as I can, some years I have to get creative with using them all. We all like pickles, the … Continue reading →
