∞ Like you all, I'm thankful for a lot of things this time of year. Good health, a loving family, bountiful food are usually on everyone's short list. It's no different for mine. Going against the grain most days, I happen to be thankful for things that don't normally cross others' minds. Like adaptability: we … Continue reading Mulch – Giving Thanks
∞ Waste is rampant in America. It's a problem, I believe, of abundance coupled with busy-ness, resulting in big, big piles of trash. One day, we may be mining those landfills; natural resources are being used up faster than they can replenish. Some people are trash renegades. They not only do their part, but they … Continue reading Stealing Trash – A New High
My philosophy on gardening -- of life in general -- using failures to help others make themselves better stewards of the soil. Better soil = better veggie garden.
∞ How about a PG-rated fungal joke, hm? Q: What do you call a mushroom with a 9" stem? A: A Fungi to be with. The joke only works if you pronounce it correctly. Not fun'-ghee or fun'-ghye but fun'-GUY. Buddum bum. I am only just skimming the surface on learning about the fabulous fungus. … Continue reading Too Much Rain Makes For Fun Guys
We have now fully forgotten yesterday's power outage. It's all TV, computer, Internet, and phone once again, all the conveniences that we enjoy due to the burning of fossil fuels. Rolling brownouts are not uncommon in our highly populated area near Houston. We're accustomed to them in the summer. People are addicted to their air … Continue reading Temporarily Off the Grid, On With Living
Is it a coincidence that I hear about an entirely new gardening concept, from two different people, within two different contexts, in the span of a day, and the same person gets mentioned as the expert on the subject? I think not. Keyhole gardening. I'll be adding it to my sustainable gardening repertoire. Keyhole gardens … Continue reading Keyhole – The Smarter Garden
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