Tag Archive for ‘Garden’

JOLTIN’ JOE!

With hard economic times, here are a few ways to pinch those pennies.

There are some advantages to living in the city. Goods and services are more readily available and nearby as compared to living in the country.

BATHING BEAUTY

While sis is hard at work making upgrades (looking good btw!) on our blog, here’s a little pictorial interlude for your enjoyment

RIBBET!

Lookie what we spotted in the garden. Never, in our 25 years, seen the likes of a frog, er toad, here before. It’s certainly a long way from the stream in the Arroyo Seco.

THE LITTLE FILM THAT COULD

After two years of being screened at many film festivals and community viewings throughout the world, we have published (in its entirety) our award winning short film Homegrown Revolution for free viewing on YouTube.

GARDEN OF EATIN’

I just LOVE this time of year, don’t you? What a joy it is to look about the garden, witness seedlings pushing through the soil and anticipating the first fruits and vegetables of the summer season.

APRIL HARVEST TALLY

Wacky weather whiplash pattern continues. Last week it was a scorching 95 degrees then quicker than you can say “summer’s here?” few days later it’s cold, overcast and raining!

GONE JAMMIN’

We kicked off the fruit season with a medley of jams – sweet grapefruit, strawberry rose, strawberry lemon verbena and just plain ol’ strawberry.

FIRST OF MAY

Come take a peek into our garden and see what’s growing on.

MARCH HARVEST TALLY & GARDEN REPORT

It’s officially Spring and what a rocky start weather wise. We spiked into the 90’s for a few days and then dipped back under 60 with gray skies and drizzle.

NEW SHOES!

Our mantra “make do, use up and wear it out” on the urban homestead is serious business. Any item we use has to be ratted and tattered before it gets replaced.