Brown Thumb Gardener: Onions=1, Spider Mites=0, Gardener=-1

Along with hating leaving my kiddos, I dislike leaving my garden. I’ve grown rather fond of it, and really enjoy tending to it daily. When I got home Sunday night/Monday morning, I was too bushed to even consider going to see the garden – even if it hadn’t been night. … Continue reading

Brown Thumb Gardener Versus the Spider Mites

This week I decided the potatos were a lost cause. It seemed like a good idea to dig them up to see what I actually netted from the tower experiment, since the vines looked like they were dying. I didn’t want to lose any potatos. The spider mites had obliterated … Continue reading

Brown Thumb Gardener – The Harvest Begins

Well. A lot has happened in two weeks. First, the good news: I’m finally beginning to harvest the fruits of my garden! It’s really exciting to head out to the garden and come back in with handfuls of goodies. Even better is watching Zac eat some of those goodies! Our … Continue reading