May 2012


I’m getting my first big harvest of raspberries and blueberries this year. This morning’s harvest (after popping some surplus raspberries into the freezer) was a simple and quick breakfast: Add yogurt and muesli to fresh fruit. Yumm!

This year looks to be my best yet for growing food. The warm winter, followed by a wet spring, resulted in blossoms galore and lots of soil moisture for my plants. Following is a sampling of fruits and veggies on their way, (more…)

I’m fortunate I don’t have too much of a problem with the larger pests-racoons and deer-that many people in my area must contend with. However, something around here has been thirsty and has discovered my rainwater barrels. I’m guessing it is racoons. (more…)