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Month: March 2012

Posted on March 20, 2012March 20, 2012

A Mouse in the Greenhouse and other Garden Fairytales

Once upon a time, a little mouse (who in fact was reincarnated from his previous life as a ground squirrel) spent his (or her?) winter in a lovely, warm and protected environment that was more commonly known as a ‘greenhouse’.  After a surprisingly short winter, the little mouse was interrupted in early spring by the … Continue reading A Mouse in the Greenhouse and other Garden Fairytales

Posted on March 14, 2012March 14, 2012

Who turned on the summer?

Even after such a mild winter, I am guilty of complaining just a week ago that I was ready for warmer weather.  I honestly wasn’t expecting 80 degrees in mid-March!  As delightful as it feels, it sets in motion some things that would not ordinarily begin until later in spring (as it is still officially … Continue reading Who turned on the summer?

Posted on March 11, 2012March 11, 2012

And they’re off!

The bees have left the hive and are coming back with pollen!  Here’s the comings and going at one hive entrance.   I give them serious accolades for being the first hives (kept by our small three beekeeper collective) to make it in through the winter since I talked my own mum into this four years … Continue reading And they’re off!

Posted on March 5, 2012March 5, 2012

The Garden Begins and Growing Pains

Yesterday marked the beginning of this year’s garden.  Two trays of Copra onions and one of King Richard and Lexton leeks planted! I ought to be shouting it from the rooftops though my joy is a little bit diminished because; (1) We’re behind schedule already and  (2) We’re behind because we don’t have enough space to … Continue reading The Garden Begins and Growing Pains

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