Two Years
Man was lost and saved in a garden. -Pascal (1623-62) Two years ago I started this blog, originally under the name MuddyClogs and today as HipChickDigs. This summer will be our third anniversary here. Over that time, I think I have both lost and been saved in the garden. It has been a quiet comfort...
Lettuce Hanging Baskets
Our garden is starting to take off for the season and this weekend required some thinning in the raised beds. I salvaged some lettuce starts by transporting them to new containers. In this case, I used two old plastic hanging baskets I received as a gift a few years back. At that time, they were...
Container Herb Garden
I have always found it challenging to be a container gardener without spending loads of cash on pretty pots, but as time goes on I find myself becoming more resourceful with what could make a good plant home. One of the latest spontaneous containers uses an old plastic nursery pot. The japanese maple we received...
Spring Awakenings
Last year, Portland had a late frost which impacted a lot of fruit crops. Everything seemed to be about 3-4 weeks late all season long as a result. I think earlier crops, like cherries, were more severely damaged. Without a late frost (knock on wood), things are exploding outside. This is one of our two...
Slow Motion Makeover
Our front yard is a troubling area for me. So much of my attention has been focused on our backyard oasis that the front yard has become an after thought. We have two currants, two flowering quince, a fruiting dogwood, an aronia, a cornelian cherry and an herb spiral all planted in the front yard....
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