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Keyhole – Week 3 (And More!)

Posted on March 10, 2016July 25, 2020 by Shannon

The keyhole rocks. Pictures may be worth a thousand words, but taste is worth a thousand more.

Posted in GardeningTagged Compost, Eggplant, Jalapeno Pepper, Keyhole garden, Lasagna Garden, Organic waste, Soil12 Comments

Keyhole – Week 2

Posted on February 27, 2016July 25, 2020 by Shannon

The keyhole is still cranking! Lettuce is forming tight heads with the cool temps that finally came through.

Posted in GardeningTagged Gardening, Keyhole garden, Lettuce, Organic waste, Raised bed garden, Soil6 Comments

Keyhole Lettuce – Week 1

Posted on February 19, 2016July 25, 2020 by Shannon

A peek at the lettuce in the keyhole garden after one week.

Posted in Food, GardeningTagged Drought garden, Keyhole garden, Lettuce, Raised bed garden, Vegan Ethic10 Comments

72 Heads, 79 Degrees and One Cat

Posted on February 12, 2016July 25, 2020 by Shannon

Only lettuces in the garden, on hot winter days, and a cat comes to the all-you-can-eat bird buffet.

Posted in Animals, Gardening, NatureTagged Cat, Drought garden, Keyhole garden, Lettuce, Winter12 Comments

We Survived Four Days Without The Internet

Posted on November 2, 2015August 30, 2017 by Shannon

A photo journal of how life really does goes on -- disconnected.

Posted in Children, Family, GardeningTagged Halloween, Internet, Leaves, Milkweed, Pumpkin, Top Posts24 Comments

Dr. Deb Interview – Keyhole Garden

Posted on August 16, 2015July 25, 2020 by Shannon

Watch this video that I recently discovered of Dr. Deb Tolman about her keyhole gardening concept. I'm already a believer, but it's time to get my garden up and running! This is just the fire I need.

Posted in Gardening, vs. Human habitatTagged Drought garden, Keyhole garden, Raised bed garden, Recycling, Soil9 Comments

Nurturing Soil: Getting The Most Of A Summer Hour

Posted on August 9, 2015January 21, 2022 by Shannon

Caring for soil is easier to do than micro-managing the whole garden. Here is how I spend an hour in the heat of summer to get the soil ready for fall planting.

Posted in GardeningTagged Compost, Gardening, Keyhole garden, Making compost, Organic waste, Recycling, Soil, Summer, Tomatoes, Top Posts, Trash reduction19 Comments

Gulf Coast Monsoon: When Rain Clouds Lurk

Posted on May 16, 2015January 21, 2022 by Shannon

A walk on the property following several day's rain. Things green up -- and get 'saggy' fast here! Looking forward to sunshine and a garden busting with tomatoes.

Posted in Gardening, Rabbits, vs. Human habitatTagged Amaryllis, Cenzio, Creek, Rabbit, Rain, Rain barrel, Raised bed garden, Texas Rain Sage25 Comments

Swiss Chard — Winner By a Nose

Posted on May 4, 2015January 21, 2022 by Shannon

The incredible, wonderful chard leaf. My fav.

Posted in GardeningTagged Raised bed gardening, Recipe, Square foot garden, Swiss chard, Veganism, Veggies16 Comments

Homemade Dirt Lasagna, Feeding Worms

Posted on April 12, 2015November 15, 2020 by Shannon

Here it is...finally! A recipe card on how to make a Dirt Lasagna for your earthworms. You're welcome.

Posted in GardeningTagged Compost, Earthworm, Garden, Gardening, Making compost, Ox Beetle Larva, Recipe, Soil, Top Posts26 Comments

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