Tag Archive for ‘spring’
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!
EARTH CARE WEEK
Although we couldn’t attend all the events we were invited to (sorry, folks, perhaps next year!) due to conflict of schedules with Holy Week, we still did have a jam packed week!!!
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.
NEW BEES IN THE HOUSE!
For those of you who’ve been following our urban bee saga (Checking Bee Traps), late last night a friend of ours (thanks, Janice for the tip and David for picking them up) dropped off a feral colony he had caught.
NEW SEED SHELF
To be able to get the most from your garden, successive plantings are a must. Yet, doing so is challenging for so many reasons.
SPRING, GLORIOUS, SPRING!
Almost 5 inches of rain fell this weekend! With Pasadena under a 10 day imposed water restriction (remember to turn off those sprinklers!) the rain couldn’t have come at a better time.
GROWING HOME
local outreach work on Saturday which was held at a private home for a gathering of ladies young and old . The theme was about “bringing the revolution home” and how we must re-skill in order to be less dependent on outside resources or “the yellow pages.”
