Sun lovers
It felt like a near-death experience. Me. Turbo kickboxing after eight months away. Burning chest, raspy breathing, nausea. And my chipper instructor …
Fixing my tomato mistakes
There are few things I like better about summer than sweet, ripe tomatoes from the garden. In fact, I’ve cultivated quite the …
#100HappyDays: Tomato mania
Imagine a choir of angels singing. That’s pretty much what I hear when I look at this photo. Want to know more …
#100HappyDays: Happiness by the yard
Two and a half yards of shredded cedar. Half of the load I wheel barrowed into place today. One of the few …
Project Green Thumbs Season 5, winter edition!
Look past that violet and behold, itty bitty beets! As with this Summer’s front-yard gardening adventure, I’ve tucked veggie/herb seeds in my …
Project Green Thumbs: Tips, tricks and warnings for growing tomatoes
Want glorious tomatoes like mine? Try these tips and tricks learned from four years of failure. “One tomato. I will now consider …
Project Green Thumbs: Front yard veggie gardening
Can you spot the edibles? Hidden in the landscaping are basil, cilantro, oregano, watermelon, squash and tomato plants. What do veggie gardens …
Project Green Thumbs: It’s not too late to start your veggie garden!
Confession: I gave serious consideration to planting only tomatoes and basil this year. Why waste time on the other stuff when all I …