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A Couple of Frogs Stopped by Today
A couple of small frogs showed up out of nowhere and made themselves comfortable in my pond before disappearing a short time later.
A Zinnia Flower Joins the Circus
One of the purple zinnias that have nativized in the herb garden is growing large, solid purple flowers and smaller circus-striped purple and white ones. Hmm.
How To: Easy D.I.Y. Wood Patio Chairs
Build these sturdy and attractive wood patio chairs in a weekend with basic tools and lumber from your home improvement store. Total cost around $40 each!
A Gorgeous Mid-Summer Sunset
Closing chicken coop last night, I was greeted with this mid-summer's sunset. As the sun sank into the Pacific, the moon was settling in for the night shift.
Garden Notes: Growing Kandy Korn Sweet Corn
Here's an easy-to-grow, no fuss sweet corn that is not only tasty, but has attractive purple-hued leaves and husks that make it a standout in the garden.
How to Collect and Save Lettuce Seed
Don’t toss that lettuce that bolted! Collect the seed and give yourself and endless supply of fresh lettuce! It's easy. All you need is scissors & a paper bag.
Gulf Fritillary Butterfly on a Zinnia
Spotted my first Gulf Fritillary butterfly (aka "Passion Butterfly") lounging in the sunshine on a zinnia in the herb garden. Hadn't noticed these guys before.
Chickens and Corn on a Stick
When corn earworm makes a mess of an ear of sweet corn, it’s not a loss, it’s an opportunity to let the chickens have a snack and some entertainment.
Garden Trial: French Gold Filet Pole Bean
Looking for a pole bean that grows quickly, is highly productive, heat & cold tolerant, and actually tastes good? Look no further than French Gold Filet beans!
The Last Sunset of Spring 2025
The last sunset of spring 2025 was a low key affair with the marine layer covering any reflection of the sun off the Pacific Ocean. It was pretty nonetheless.
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