Sweet Tater Containers
June 2010
In South Carolina, where I was born, sweet potatoes are as common in the garden as on the plate. My great grandmother gave me a piece (slip) from one of her plants back in 1998. Since then, we’ve grown that same plant every year. After cutting the vines and harvesting taters, we take slips and save the smallest taters for planting the following&hellip
Let me second the post by Kay King.
The frost date has passed (or close to passing) in most of the country, which means we can send our houseplants outdoors for their summer vacation. The bright light, fresh air, and rainfall always seem to rejuvenate them.
Every winter my crinums, agaves, aloes, pregnant onions, and other tropicals languish through the dark cold months indoors. Fortunately&hellip
Spring has arrived with a bang. It’s 80° F today in Chicago! I know the cold weather here is not done, but it’s glorious now. The birds are back and singing. The snowdrops, crocuses, and anemones are blooming. For me it’s time to sow arugula, lettuce, and other field greens. But in the warmer parts of America, it’s tomato time!
Tomatoes are the most popular homegrown fruit&hellip
Location: Minnesota
I Hate Spiders!
Thinking about the insects in my home just makes my skin crawl! Spiders are just too nasty AND they attract the even grosser centipede who eats spiders. And I know they’re both here because I’ve met them in the basement. True story . .. I was in the shower, minding my own business, only to look down and find a centipede at my feet. I have never&hellip
