Yearly Archives: 2009

or bee spiderflower Cleome serrulata CAPPARACEAE, The Caper family or CLEOMACAEAE, The Cleome family, depending on how forward-thinking or backwards you want to be. This North American annual is a great attractor of beneficial insects! Despite it’s name, it’s widespread … Continue reading →

Originally uploaded by mulysa_may Cynara cardunculus ASTERACEAE, The Aster family An arrangement for December. This occurred almost naturally as the dried Cardoon flowers were displaced while the house was being decorated for Thanksgiving, and they ended up near the heat … Continue reading →

Originally uploaded by mulysa_may October 1 Rabbit run Berry patch Compost tumbler and bins Rain barrel Rhubarb Leafy quince Supposedly original-to-the-house picket fence Originally uploaded by mulysa_may November 28 Path partially built Low stone walls, in progress Arbor duct Seating … Continue reading →

Originally uploaded by mulysa_may The bench bin is complete, except for the decoration part. The worms have taken up residence, in a bedding of shredded newspaper and timothy from the rabbits’ box, plus some soil and kitchen scraps including coffee … Continue reading →

Prunus dulcis ROSACEAE, The Rose family Slivered almonds are such a nice thing to have on hand this time of year. Lovely toasted in salads, makes cake more nutritious, mixed into crumbling topping on pies and crisps, so many uses. … Continue reading →

Originally uploaded by mulysa_may Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus BRASSICACEAE, The Mustard family The wind! It’s crazy out there today. It’s exhausting to be out in, but I want to take advantage of the few daylight hours I have in the … Continue reading →

The worm bin is in progress! Like many components in the garden, it is multi-functional: it’s also a bench that will go on the back porch. Michael helped me make it out of plywood, and next I will sand and … Continue reading →

I’m excited for my Permaculture design course this weekend. Jude Hobbs will be the guest instructor. Here is an excerpt from her website, a nice synopsis of Permaculture: “Permaculture is based on empowering individuals to create positive change through their … Continue reading →

I won! The prize I most wanted in the raffle at the Holiday Bazaar was the worms. After initial feelings of joy and disbelief, I became anxious at the thought of being responsible for a new pet, one I knew … Continue reading →

Art, Music and Food at Dennis’ Seven Dees Garden Center This weekend the first ever Holiday Bazaar is going on at the garden center. My coworker John and I are co-coordinating, with the whole garden center team pitching in in … Continue reading →