We get a lot done in a week of nice weather
We have been having decent weather, in the high thirties. So we're getting as much done as possible because winter is closing in on us quickly. Even though the next week promises to be...
Warm weather didn’t cure all ills
Our cold snap has snapped. Wonderful! With temperatures in the low 40's above zero, we were happy campers. Then on my way to the eye doctor for an exam, we made the end of...
We’re trying to crowd a lot of odd jobs into what little Fall we...
It always seems that this time of year, we have so many jobs we want to get done "before winter!" We keep hacking away at them, but it's getting colder and colder every day....
Q and A: ant infestation and gardening in a hot climate
Ant infestation
I need to find a natural way to kill an ant infestation so as not to kill pets.
John Marcum
Silverton, Oregon
You can make a simple mixture of 1 cup water, 2 cups sugar, and...
Even though we got a little bit of rain, it’s still really dry
We've been watering like mad in four out of seven gardens and praying over the others. I've about finished the first planting of all of the gardens. Whew, was I ever glad to plant...