Anything about Outdoor Gardening – Vegetables, Plants, Flowers
I have been needing something more protective, when I am pruning our main tree in my front yard. I have had issues with things getting in my despite wearing protective glasses and even large branches falling and nearly hitting me in the head. So, I Read More …
I have to say that I’ve been looking hedge clippers to prune the branches of my olive tree, especially the tree suckers. Let alone, the neighbors long vines going throughout fence. So, I wanted something durable and long and I decided to check out the Read More …
When it comes to gardening, one of the things I always expect between January through April is rain and while 2021 has been a bit dry in my area of California, we typically get a lot of rain and the grass doesn’t take long to Read More …
For those who own a NoCry Cordless Electric Screwdriver, the NoCry 31 Piece Screwdriver Bit Set is an inexpensive replacement set of Universal 1/4 inch hex bits made of Cr-V steel. Comes with a holder case and belt clip and also a lifetime warranty. In Read More …
I have to go through many different hoses every few years, from the best hose that are destroyed due to heat and some that are just priced too high! I am replacing all hoses outside of our home with a more flexible option. I’ve actually Read More …
A few people have asked if I was successful planting Parisian Round Carrots? And I realized, I have never posted about it. The answer is yes. But while I was successful, I learned a few things in the process. First, what is are Parisian round Read More …
I have to go through many different hoses every few years, from the best hose that are destroyed due to heat and some that are just priced too high! I am replacing all hoses outside of our home with a Flexi Hose Lightweight Expandable Garden Read More …
The Keter Ace Resin Outdoor Storage Shed was a shed that wasn’t difficult to put together. With six large pieces and other attachments, if you have an electric screwdriver (or drill with Phillips bit) and a long screwdriver, you can put this shed together in Read More …
I had a chance to use the BLACK & DECKER BEHT200 and also the BEHTS 125 Hedge Trimmer. I know there are people who want to know which works best for them, so here is my opinion. BEHT200 + 18 inch Dual-Action Hardened Steel Black Read More …
I am often asked if there is anything like Wal-Mart or Target in Japan. While Costco and Wal-Mart do exist in Japan, for a Japanese retail company where people can buy clothes, food, consumer and household goods, plants and such. There are a few, but Read More …
Vegetable Garden Update Sept. 30, 2017: For those who have been following my vegetable update since January 2017. A short-recap, I started with a container garden, seedlings on growlights in the winter, transplanting outdoors and they were producing by March-June. 110+ degree temperatures killed 95% Read More …
Vegetable garden update – June 24th. WTF!!! With the intense heat…my zucchini, bell pepper, kale and cauliflower plants which looked fantastic last weekend did not make it. With the temperatures reach between 105-110 degrees…they didn’t make it. According to this website: http://www.plantanswers.com/garden_column/june03/4.htm High temperatures speed Read More …
So far the cherry tomatoes are kicking in…primarily the normal cherry tomatoes, chocolate cherry and the super snow white. I will have to say the snow white cherry tomatoes are absolutely sweet and delicious and definitely will continue to plant those. Costata Romanesco and Striata Read More …
For those who have been following my organic vegetable updates will know that I put quite a bit of time (and money) into container gardening since January 2017. Please visit: The One about My Vegetable Garden Plans for 2017 The One about Planting Seeds During Read More …
Not far from Tokyo Midtown is a shop known as Ariel & Witch Moon. As the area is known for its healthy lifestyle stores, Ariel & Witch Moon is great for those looking for herbs, seasonal gifts and flowers but also those looking for house Read More …
Having grown them in small containers back in January and having them grow through January and February under grow lights, a few I started transplanting at the end of February and the majority in March. On day 36, I started to transplant more vegetables as Read More …
When it comes to taking care of plants or vegetables, there is so much more involved than your standard water and sunlight. Granted, while I got by with water (before California’s major drought) and sunlight, I learned so much more then about how to keep Read More …