It is common enough that the last freeze in southern Idaho happens as late as the first of June. So when it comes to getting something like tender (sensitive to frost) dahlias planted, it is a challenge. It’s one thing to plant your tomatoes a couple of weeks early, then have to run out and […]
Helpless Female Discovers a Dandelion Weeder is Good For Extracting Weeds by the Roots
When I first saw this type of weeder, I thought it was a joke. Why would someone buy what seemed to be a straight stick? It’s not that I’m impressed by complicated tools, but I didn’t see what this tool had to offer. I have seen it advertised as a dandelion weeder, or simply as […]
Sweet Pea Seed Pre Soak for Spring Planting
Sweet peas are some of those easy to grow, old-fashioned flowers, that can fill in the seasonal space between tulips and warm weather annuals. Just like peas, you may get discouraged in trying to grow them, or miss them all together, if you don’t plant them in late winter or very early spring in southwest […]
Early Spring Weed Warfare Evaluation and Battle Prep
Early spring can be a time of hope and…. panic. The weeds will come. Dealing with an acre taxes my creative weed warfare skills, not to mention my time. I have developed my current strategy based on my need for sanity. It is not completely organic, but I have to wonder which is better: a […]
The Ideal Chicken Coop with Attached Pen for a Suburban Backyard
Even if you don’t have the exact materials or skills that my dad does, reading about his new chicken coop with give you lots of good ideas for a very functional AND nice looking arrangement for your backyard flock. Most of his ideas don’t require a degree in engineering. 😉 I will probably use his […]