Freezin for a reason

Well we had another frost warning this week. I was more prepared this time.  I was able to cover up everything before it hit.

Is this why they call them veggie  beds?

Last time the hydrangea and tomato got hit, but this time no damage seems to happen.

The cat didn't get frost bitten either :-)

I read in an Extension Office pamphlet, that it is better to use sheets and blankets and covers.  That way, the heat from the ground gets "trapped" in there. If you wrap them around to tight, it doesn't work as well. 

In a bigger sense....

One of my favorite sites, Daisy Jane, is doing a series on Growing Organically.  Her viewpoint is on the clothing and fabric aspect of growing organically. 

This is one of the videos you can find there.

(I can't believe I just embedded a video!!!)

Once you get your hands in the dirt, it is hard to not care about the Earth.
Get dirty!!!

Terrific Tuesday Trip

{this moment} - A Friday ritual begun from my reading SoulMama - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Interesting Video

This is the trailer to a video that someone on Soule Mama shared in the comments section.

The video is called Back To Eden and can be found on Vimeo.  I not have permission yet to embed the video here.  But here is a link to it

Back to Eden Official Film

I can't say that I am not totally positive of everything but.... I will admit this year since I have been using grass as mulch, the garden seems to be alot "happier"

Harvest Time

It may not be much but there was a little harvest here at Chestnut Hill Farms (ha!). The lettuce has been growing well and I love seeing it getting bigger and bigger.

Here is what they were at the beginning in March.

March 27th

And here is what they looked like this week.

Bigger and Bigger

While I only cut off a few of the leaves, it was so sweet to have "grown my own" food.

Lettuce enjoy this food

Exercise buddy

{this moment} - A Friday ritual begun from my reading SoulMama - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Little Update

I have been reading about brussel sprouts and it seems that fall is the way to go. Our weather here get too hot too fast. I am still going to try. 
While reading, I read that some people cut off the leaves to make the sprouts grow.  I have decided to try and see what happens.

brussel sprouts before

I took 2 of the plants and clipped their bottom leaves and will see what happens.

hope this works