New additions

by | Jun 1, 2012 | Talk Dirt to Me

We have again expanded the animal population of the household. Apparently her name is Balance, because, according to the “gentleman” in the picture she’s “really good at balancing, no, like, really.” I might also take this moment to...

Come on Irene!

by | Aug 30, 2011 | Talk Dirt to Me

Certainly I’m the first to make that allusion. As I write the rain gently falls outside, but I’ve been assured by some time tomorrow my dead bloated body will be floating down the Mill River as our town is ravaged by a category 16 hurricane. In preparation...

Bucket of rain

by | Jun 4, 2012 | Talk Dirt to Me

Bucket of rain The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center just outside of Austin, TX has an assortment of rainwater catchment systems. These satisfy all of the center’s horticultural needs. Of course they only grow native plants, so the need is lower. Nevertheless,...

Freezing beans and an unfortunate guest.

by | Sep 4, 2011 | Talk Dirt to Me

In my last blogulation, I discussed the hurried harvest brought on by Ms. Irene. When a lot of food comes in, I must do something with it: I dried basil in the dehydrator, I’m making tomato sauce (more on this later), I’m drying the potatoes and the...

Want some politics with your hay?

by | Jun 8, 2012 | Talk Dirt to Me

I can’t say I’m exactly a devotee of the Ruth Stout method of gardening, but as with lots of other methods, I’ve picked bits I like. http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/2004-02-01/Ruth-Stouts-System.aspx Briefly, her method consists of...