Tag: carrots

BIGGEST HARVEST EVER

When I was growing up Alaska, my mom could not grow carrots. Not because the environment was inhospitable, not because of the permafrost (though that could cause short carrots), but because I would not stay out of the carrot patch. I thought there was… Continue Reading “BIGGEST HARVEST EVER”

OH, THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL

We’ve had snow the past three weekends. That’s not normal for North Carolina. In between storms the temperatures have been below freezing (frequently in the teens at night) and rarely got even into the 40’s during the day. I’m not whining, but, let me… Continue Reading “OH, THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL”

Fall Garden Progress

With time off from work last week, I made good progress on my fall garden. Monday, while Oscar was also off from work, we got the frame and hoops together for the 8′ x 12′ hoop house greenhouse. We placed it over the galvanized… Continue Reading “Fall Garden Progress”

The Chicks are Gone!

Yesterday was moving day for the chicks and they are out of the bathtub and into their brooder box in the chicken run. Just in time, too. Besides the jumping out of the tub trick that a couple of them had discovered, the smell… Continue Reading “The Chicks are Gone!”

Just a little progress

I’ve been quiet for a couple of weeks but don’t want it to seem I’ve dropped off the face of the earth. I was ill a couple of weekends ago. Since then I’ve been exhausted and cranky. I think the crankiness is mostly related… Continue Reading “Just a little progress”