The First Snowfall of 2011

Technically my title is completely incorrect!  We did have snow in January and February but this is the first snowfall of the coming winter season.  And technically this isn’t even officially winter yet.  I’m just breaking all the rules for this post! I’m going wild! Anyway…yesterday we had a light snowfall.  It was the kind … Read more

A Little Green for St. Patrick’s Day!

Since today is St. Patrick’s Day and tradition dictates that we do all things green and as Irish as possible here are a few things green from my garden! We have green in the vegetable garden in the form of sugar snap peas, spinach, and lettuce! Other things haven’t come up yet for a visit … Read more

Plants in the Garden Shed Update

I just posted a new update to the garden shed blog page. So far things are looking good! The garden shed is enabling my plants to get a head start on the growing season. Hydrangeas and viburnums are leafing out. Go take a quick look at the plants in my garden shed!

A February Garden Shed Update!

It’s been a very, very long time since I mentioned anything new with the garden shed. Today I went out and took a look around at my overwintered plants, watered a few things, and saw some good signs that most of my plants made it through the winter – at least so far! Garden Shed … Read more

Making Plant Benches for the Shed

I’m another step closer to actually using the greenhouse garden shed I built. I actually have the structure up for my big plant bench. I just need to do a few more finishing touches! I’m thinking of painting it white eventually to add some light reflection but that will most likely have to wait until … Read more

The Garden Shed – With Paint!

Well I finally got the painting started! You can take a peek over at the garden shed page – I must warn you though – the color change is starling! At least to me. I’m not entirely sure how I feel about it so if you have any constructive thoughts you might lend me please … Read more

Around the Garden Shed – the Rest of the Plantings!

Yesterday’s post had many of the colorful plants I planted around the garden shed today’s post may be less colorful but hopefully still interesting! First let’s start off with a small stepping stone pathway. I bought some cheap 12″x12″ stepping stones to lay down for this little pathway. To the left of the pathway is … Read more

A May Garden Shed Update

I wrote a short update post on the garden shed. It’s progressing, albeit slowly due to other gardening tasks that need attention. I do need some paint color suggestions so if you have ideas feel free to comment!

Progress Inside the Greenhouse Garden Shed

While earlier in the week brought progress to the outside of the greenhouse garden shed this weekend brought some progress to the inside. I had already insulated parts of the shed where there is no glass but I needed to cover the insulation. Fortunately there is plenty of scrap plywood laying around the shed from … Read more