We began with a 4 X 8 bed, constructed of posts and 2 X 10s. Two more appeared through the diligence of my spouse. Compost constructed of old pallets and rigorously used. Fruit trees recently planted to the tune of fig, pecan, Asian pear, and Satsuma. Blackberry bushes, grapevine. It's wild out there. I let stuff go to seed, and I don't pay too much attention to what comes up where.
|
| Annie Downing's Buzz Apr 18, 2012 | |
|
Been MIA for some weeks. So many changes afoot at the homestead, I've just been reeling. Can anyone lend me about 4 days with nothing at all planned?
|
SweetDomesticity
replied
about 1 year
ago
 |
If you find out how to get those extra free days, let me know! :) Hope things slow down for you soon. |
Annie Downing
replied
about 1 year
ago
 |
Thanks! The main change is extremely daunting. I start work next week for the first time outside of the home since summer of '04. My husband will be quitting his job and becoming the stay... more » |
| New media added Apr 18, 2012 | |
|
   
This photoset has
15
photos
This photoset has
9
comments
|
| New media added Mar 23, 2012 | |
|
|
   
This photoset has
13
photos
This photoset has
7
comments
|
Clenram
replied
about 1 year
ago
 |
I see you on facebook but not here anymore how is the garden doing? |
Annie Downing
replied
about 1 year
ago
|
Thanks for checking on me! My camera's at the shop. Without it, I'm not as inspired. But I borrowed my husband's iphone this morning and took some shots. I should have them up this evening! |
| Annie Downing's Buzz Mar 21, 2012 | |
|
|
Good morning, gardeners! It's a perfect day outside here in Central Texas!
|
| Annie Downing's Buzz Mar 12, 2012 | |
|
|
Fog and condensation. And the first hints of flower buds on the satsuma.
|
Clenram
replied
about 1 year
ago
|
Happy Days! |
| Annie Downing's Buzz Mar 05, 2012 | |
|
|
Everything's moving right along on the most gorgeous day this season!
|
Clenram
replied
about 1 year
ago
|
You are so right! |
Clenram
replied
about 1 year
ago
|
How are things at your place? Everything is blooming here! |
| New media added Mar 05, 2012 | |
|
|
   
This photoset has
5
photos
This photoset has
0
comments
|
| Annie Downing's Buzz Feb 26, 2012 | |
|
|
Beautiful morning here in Central Texas. Watered my beds comfortably barefoot with coffee in hand, checked for new buds and true leaves, gathered mature snap peas, and loved every minute of it.
|
Liz
replied
about 1 year
ago
 |
You are one lucky lady!!.....There won't be any barefeet here for a very long time, I'm afraid! |
| Annie Downing's Buzz Feb 21, 2012 | |
|
|
This morning's AM walkabout: Several of my kale sprouts went *poof* in the night, but the baby pecan is budding! Also, I am amazed at how quickly squash grows overnight. And, finally, this season's tomato has shown its first tiny fruit.
|
Clenram
replied
over 1 year
ago
|
Yeah tomato! |
| New media added Feb 21, 2012 | |
|
|
This photoset has
1
photo
This photoset has
11
comments
|
|
It think these will go for jam and perhaps a few table grapes if they're seedless. I started with only two vines to get my chops for grape growing. If I decide to grow for wine production, I'll... more » |
Annie Downing
replied
over 1 year
ago
|
Oh! You've actually hit an area of knowledge with me! I am very interested in wild eating and foraging. You can make wine or jelly/jam with mustang grapes. Obviously, the jelly would be the easier option. Yum yum! |
Annie Downing
replied
over 1 year
ago
|
P.S. I'll bring a bottle when I come for lunch! Just let me know white or red! ;) |
| Annie Downing's Buzz Feb 20, 2012 | |
|
|
Another grey, nappish kind of day. Walking the grounds yielded sight of buds on the brand new pecan, tenacious tomato volunteers, and first sets of true leaves on the kale and delicata squash.
|
| Rainy Day Feb 17, 2012 | |
|
|
  
This photoset has
3
photos
This photoset has
4
comments
|
| Today's Garden 2/15/12 Feb 15, 2012 | |
|
|
   
This photoset has
10
photos
This photoset has
16
comments
|
| Annie Downing's Buzz Feb 15, 2012 | |
|
|
Ahhhhh, transition. It's a permanent state of being, yes?
|
| New media added Feb 15, 2012 | |
|
|
This photoset has
1
photo
This photoset has
1
comment
|
Clenram
replied
over 1 year
ago
|
Yum! Lucky you! |