Category Archives: Gardening

November

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Ozark Hiker

Calling it.   The last of my summer crops has finally given in to the cold nights.  This weekend is going to bring a few 30-degree nights, I think, and even the new pods are starting to mottle brown.  The blooms … Continue reading →

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Garden walk with me

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Ozark Hiker

If I could only grow one herb, it would be rosemary.   It was the very first thing I put in the ground when I moved to the new house.   I put four plants in a tight row directly underneath my … Continue reading →

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Planning the Suburban Homestead

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Ozark Hiker

2016 has been an interesting year.  One of those, should we live through it, that will end up being in my great-grandchild’s Social Studies report. . . if they still do those kinds of things in the future. I’ve not … Continue reading →

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Spring harvest

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

That last 20-degree low did a number on my seedlings in the greenhouse.   That’s April for you.  I ain’t mad at her.  She’s too pretty to stay mad at for long.   I salvaged what I could, started a few more … Continue reading →

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Scratching the Spring Itch

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

How I played in the dirt today: Planted begonias, dusty miller, petunias, and dianthus in my front bed.  The begonias are the dark purplish-red and the dianthus is a variegated red/white.  I planted white, dark purple, and variegated white/purple petunias.  … Continue reading →

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Playing in the Dirt

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

I started piddling around with gardening about ten years ago, around the time I had my own yard and no kids.  I still have the journal I kept because it has my first mistake.  You’d think writing it down and … Continue reading →

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