Monthly Archives: July 2010

Whoa nelly! It registered 103 on the car thermometer this evening at 6:30. Other than watering in the early morning to keep things alive, I’ve been hunkered down here on the BIG garden project. Tonight: more vegetable profiles. I am … Continue reading →

Well done. I have always admired this little piece of heaven in the foothills area of Boise. Actually in the Highlands, at the base. This week, it was completely popping perfect. I went to snap some photos and was lucky … Continue reading →

We had some real excitement here today. A fire broke out in the foothills west of here, and you never know how fast things can go to hell until you’ve witnessed a range fire at full speed. This one was … Continue reading →

Gardening 365 – Day 207 Whoaaaaaaaaaa Nellie! I mean Carol and Dee, Ladies, sorry I am so short on time and edibles, but, dang, I AM! My pole beans are cooking along. My bad that I didn’t plant another dozen … Continue reading →

I love this article! Love it. And now, I intend to let the clover, take OVER. Been trying to get my lawn boy to go with this for some time. Check it out at Garden Rant. Gardening 365 – Day … Continue reading →

Gardening 365 – Day 205 So, there I sat, in the Lily Pond, wine glass in hand, loving that the sun was hidden behind the storm clouds, making it just 96 degrees instead of 102 in the blazing sun. Zoom. … Continue reading →

Today, in Buffalo NY, fifty THOUSAND people with tour 350 gardens, large and small, designed and not designed, all loved and tended. There are no tickets. It may be THE most successful and well attended garden tour in America. Show … Continue reading →

Thanks to Elizabeth Licata of Gardening While Intoxicated and Garden Rant, oh, and Buffa10, for insisting I plant Flora Plena lilies in my garden. I love them so much, I am thinking of dedicating an entire chunk of my garden … Continue reading →

I have raspberries (lots of luscious red and gold) and I have sour cream. Always have brown sugar. And then I found this over at Smitten Kitchen, a blog I read on a regular do-or-die and die happy basis. Check … Continue reading →

This may be one of the most intriguing cookbooks I’ve come across in a while. The artwork on the cover and interior pages is ultra simple, clean and whimsical. Like the food. The photos are positively luscious, and I’ve made … Continue reading →