The Lawns to Legumes program advocates converting Minnesota lawns into pollinator habitat, with the main focus on the Rusty Patched Bumblebee.
Category: Gardening
The dirt.
Orderly, Ordered Seeds
I opened the mailbox today to find nearly my entire veggie garden.
Bread and Bees
Gardening doesn’t stop during winter.
Flowers and Dragons
Things are starting to flower.
A Look at Mid-June
A mid-June peek at the garden.
The Green of Success
The new raised garden beds went from plan to project to, “Hope something grows,” to mostly a success, so far.
Made the Bed
The snow is not quite gone, but I’ve started building and placing the new garden beds. They are each three feet by six feet. I’ll probably also add two three foot square beds yet this spring, before it’s time to plant. By planting season next spring, I want to add an additional three or four… Continue reading Made the Bed
Smoke and Water
A bit more bee stuff came today. Is it weird that I get super excited over the fact that the gloves fit and the smoker is intact? I want to be ready on the very, very slim chance that a swarm will be drawn to the hive this spring. I’ve got a couple of wooden… Continue reading Smoke and Water
Getting Ready for Spring
It’s currently a balmy nine degrees here, with a real-feel of death. The dog hasn’t been outside without a hat in weeks, and her favorite new game is make mom stand out there with her to keep it over her ears, while taking extra time to find the perfect spot in all of the snow.… Continue reading Getting Ready for Spring