You're a gardener, yes? But are you also a parent or grandparent? If so, why not involve any kiddos in your life in a wee bit of gardening this season. After all, we want our kids happy and healthy right? It makes life a whole lot easier and more fun! Have you ever thought about …
Continue reading Spring Planting? Plant A Seed With A Kiddo!
During our recent visit to the greater Portland, Oregon area we had the opportunity to go blueberry picking. It was in our favor that the Western states experienced a very cool spring and late start to the growing season because typically Northwest blueberries would be on strong in July but this year early/mid August was …
Continue reading A Pickin’ and A Grinin’ Pacific Northwest Style
No, it's not time to start thinking about "Back to School" but it is time to get a look at a newly sprouted school garden. This spring my daughter's 2nd grade teacher (Mrs. Kwid) proposed creating a school garden as a community service project for all second graders attending our elementary school. The proposal was …
This morning it was time to get back into the garden to see what had transpired over the long Holiday weekend. Since we've had high heat (upper 90's) for almost a week I wondered...will it (the garden) be friend or foe? In other words, will my "to do" list have grown more than anything else …
Continue reading Early Morning Picks, Puzzling Peas and Smashing Strawberries
Tribute Gardens Connect Us With 'Loved Ones' Gardening, for me, is a way to relax, to connect with nature, and to allow my mind to just “let go”. When I’m gardening thoughts drift through my head without the normal level of emotion attached to them. It’s tough to be angry or sad while digging in …
Continue reading Seeding Ideas: From The Soil in San Francisco
Let me start out with this disclaimer: This post is not photo-centric. Instead, it is a tale of what can happen when recruiting little garden mates. A few days ago I deemed it necessary to call in the recruits, a.k.a. garden mates, to help with some necessary garden tasks. We are preparing for an extended camping …
Mother's Day! What a grand holiday for mothers that are also gardeners! For it is without a doubt the best day of the year to recruit "garden helpers." It is a day where the willingness to do something nice for Mom combines with the fresh breath of Spring helping the most hesitant of gardeners get …
Continue reading This Mother’s Day was for Seizing the Moment and the Helpers
Gardening with children is both fun and rewarding! I have noticed many children have a fascination with 'magic seeds' (er... beans anyway) and planting seeds to grow their very own apple, cherry, whatever-they-love-to-eat tree or plant can be very exciting. As a child, I remember planting seeds from an apple I had eaten to have …
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