Some people here use mesquite trees. Some use elm trees. Both will be the last to come back from winter’s hibernation. Once these trees bud, you can be sure the frost is over and its safe to plant your spring garden. This happened very late this year. The plant nurseries even held off ordering plants …
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Evolution of a Blackberry
Building a Carport
After the hail storm i got online and ordered a carport from amazon. Something had to be done. I called a handyman i had used in the past and asked for a quote for the job. A quote was given and agreed upon and they let me know when they could come out and start. …
Electricity in the Greenhouse
Before i bought the property i live on now i spent about a decade living in apartments. I had balcony gardens. I had courtyard gardens. I had hanging gardens…but i always had a garden of some sort. I did fairly well for having everything in containers. I grew roses and double blossom hibiscus, herbs and …
The Hail Storm from Hell
Some years ago we had a winter storm come through here and none of us remember the exact date of the thing but everybody knows what you are referring to if you just say “icepocalypse”. I have also heard it referred to as “snowmageddon” but i feel that is a title that is somewhat misleading …
800 Bees
During the high winds, my neighbors who have 12 bee boxes lost two of their colonies. I didnt know this but two of their boxes had tipped over, dumping all the bees. They werent sure where they had gone but i was. There were suddenly around 800 bees in my yard for about two or …
The First Egg Appears
Depending on the hatchery i got each of the chickens from, some of them lay fewer eggs during the winter and some of them stop laying eggs during the winter. I believe it was a 3 fold problem. One, less chickens were laying because it was winter. Two, the chickens did not like the kind …
Depression, an old Acquaintance
I am doing okay right now but there was a time earlier this year when i was not. An old familiar feeling crept back into my life. Depression. For me, depression is hardest to deal with during that time of the day when the sun is going down and the light is fading. It means …
Trail Riding in Fredericksburg
I was having trouble being there for someone and remembering to never burden them with my problems or let them know i had had a bad day. When things went in the crapper in my own life, that was mine to handle. When things hit a snag in my friend’s life, also mine. I was …
Winter Weather
Looking at the forecast i noted there was one week day in which it was set to precipitate and also remain well below freezing all day. I asked to work the sunday before so that i could have this day off. My request was granted. The electricity went off for a second but then came …