Yes, I am but that’s a story for another time. To check out this particular bit of craziness, please click here! The graph at left represents the actual temperatures for the week ending December the 20th, 2009. Note that while it got pretty cold, I was still able to enjoy great tasting romaine lettuce even … Continue reading
A recent visit to the local grocery store in my town of Forsyth, Missouri convinced me more than ever that many of us should consider planting a small garden. Lettuce was well over a dollar a head, celery was pushing two dollars and you don’t even want to here about the cost of bell peppers! … Continue reading
After a cold night down here in southwestern Missouri, where the temperatures dipped down into the thirties overnight, I have to say that the following day was a gem. That seems to be the modis operandi in spring. A really brutal day of rain and cold is followed by warmth and fair skies. April can … Continue reading
I though it might be interesting to take a look at the actual cost of certain vegetables I pay for at the grocery store. I was amazed to find that no one seems to be tracking this sort of stuff. At least I couldn’t find very much on the internet. So, I’ve elected to try … Continue reading
While it might be cold outside, my mini cold frames are doing great. There have recently been a few nights when the temperatures outside have plunged into the teens! But witness (picture at right) how healthy the romaine lettuce is that was harvested today. The wonderful thing about having a cold frame is the way … Continue reading
My raised beds are now up and running as we get into the meat of the season. Continue reading
My cold frames have continued to produce a bountiful crop of early spring lettuce. Continue reading
The cold frames are now paying off at last. Continue reading
First harvest of Cold Frame veggies in January. Continue reading
You must insulate your cold frame! Continue reading
