Little Garden that Could

We’ve got veggies! So far, we’ve been able to harvest lettuce, spinach, chives, basil, cherry tomatoes, cayenne peppers, a few jalapenos and one mysterious lime green pepper. I’m quite proud of my little organic garden that could! I’m excited about Learn More …

Oddly Romantic Date Night

We were in desperate need of a date night: work stress, family tension, travel planning, and other such nonsense slammed down on us midweek. The rainy evening wasn’t ideal for going anywhere but we were determined to get out of Learn More …

Drop the Bass and Do the Florida Weave, Y’all!

Everyone says the same thing about the Florida Weave when they first hear it: “Is that some sort of dance?” or “That’s a hair style, right?” It’s not either. It’s a method of supporting tomato plants that is cost efficient Learn More …

Why Have a Veggie Garden in 2014?

On my other blog, Insert Something Creative, I recently posted “New Plants + Bad Storms = Rough Start to Gardening” which chronicles the first several weeks of life in my raised bed vegetable garden. A coworker recently asked why I Learn More …

It’s Spring! Last Minute Tips to Get Your Garden Ready

Welcome to Spring, the official beginning of terrific weather, sunshine and refreshing showers. The southeast has had an abnormally crappy winter (not that the midwest or northeast had it any better) and Spring couldn’t come fast enough. Some of you Learn More …

Full of Crap: Manure Types for Organic Gardening

This post is all about poop! Using manure as fertilizer is simply a part of composting and organic gardening. Below is a bit that I’ve learned on different manure options and their benefits/disadvantages. Hopefully this little guide will be helpful!Please note: Never scoop Learn More …