There are a few key things that must be done if a gardener in Southwest Idaho wants to be enjoying fresh garden lettuce in the middle of August. Buy the correct variety. A few years ago, I discovered summer crisp lettuce. The previous link is for Nevada summer crisp, the kind I have growing now; […]
Why Chickens are the Perfect Pet for the Gardener
Chickens are both useful and fun to have as an accessory to your garden. I tell about my unlikely love for chickens in my guest post for D&B Supply this week. Many thanks to the Head Chicken Pen Builder – In the post, I also mention Lewis Cluck & Pluck, a small poultry processing operation […]
Magic Under the Arched Bean Trellis
The day was scorching hot, but I was cool as I meandered through my private paradise under the bean trellis. Sure, I was there to pick the beans that mostly hung obviously in front of my nose, but I was also lost in my own world of deep green vines and milk white blossoms that […]
Home Made Fruit Leather the Perfect Organic Energy Food for the Triathlete
The trouble with eating is that it is best to do it regularly in balance with energy and nutrient needs. After spending the last year trying to get lean, I now find I must work at making sure I get enough to eat and drink in order sustain my training efforts. This frequently means I […]
Have You Ever Wondered How an Engineer Trellises His Tomatoes?
Prepare to be enlightened as you read about my dad’s excellent trellising system on my guest post for the D&B Supply blog!