Category Archives: compost

What Do Do Wednesday – Start Composting

It’s that time of year.  Well, actually, it’s always that time of year.  Time to start composting.  I won’t go into all the reasons why composting is good for you, and why composting is good for the earth, and why … Continue reading

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The Gardening Season Begins…

Yes.  it’s June, and now the gardening season begins….Here, in Phoenix.  If you’re not willing to garden during these toasty months, keep your seat and watch the big kids play.  I spent much of April and May in the whirlwind … Continue reading

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What To Do Wednesday – Compost Compost Compost

With the summer heat lingering on and on and on (yep, about 2 more weeks so suck it up), planting isn’t the best thing to be doing in the garden right now.  So what, then? (sifted compost – from chunky … Continue reading

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It’s Earth Day – Reduce, Reuse, Return

Today is Earth Day. Lots of events and activities will involve being green and recycling and carbon footprints and saving the environment, yadda yadda. But let’s focus to the real star – Earth. Look down. (Well, go outside and look … Continue reading

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And So It Begins…

The lawn conversion continues with the installation of Farm bed #1 and Farm bed #2. Stay tuned…

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