Do schedules wreak havoc on humanity? Apparently Aldous Huxley, author of A Brave New World, would be appalled by my love of lists and planning. Here in his essay, Time and the Machine, he seems to despair the softer, gentler world of the past. You know, the one wherein people didn’t have easy access to […]
How I Ad Lib Designed My Red Crochet Vest for Spring
Problem solving my crochet pattern needs Sleeves are forever getting in my way. This is especially true when I am in the house and doing chores where I need to wash my hands more regularly. Plus, my constantly changing internal temperature makes ‘dressing for the day’ nearly impossible. What I needed was an easy off […]
How to Grow Tomatoes that Ripen Before the First Frost
The basics about growing tomatoes If you want actually get yummy red tomatoes to eat before winter, there are some things you need to know. It’s not a lot of information and it is not complicated, so don’t be discouraged. Just a little knowledge of factors affecting when tomatoes will ripen will help you a […]
Will My Old Garden Seeds Grow ?
Why did I just plant 5 year old pea seeds? I just planted 5 year old pea seeds and I think there is a pretty good chance they will sprout. Aside from the fact that I have heard of seeds that are hundreds of years old sprouting, there are some specific things I evaluated before […]
22 Helpful Things to Look for in a Seed Package
Do you know how to read a seed package? How much difference can seed packaging make? In some ways it might depend on your gardening experience. However, even if you are fairly knowledgeable, there are so many varieties of plants, that just knowing the general type of plant is often not enough. I have come […]