Spring is here. Or is it?

I think it is. I hope it is. I’m tired of composting expensive dead plants. And that’s what we’re talking about today: the planting season.

Last year I planted some grapes and the vines are busting out all over. I’m not sure but I think I should get some production off them this year. Homemade wine is in my future, and I’ll be sure to share the experience.

I’ve also got various berries coming up so that should be fun.

If you like to grow your own pumpkins, you should get them in the ground now!!!

I plan to plant an elderberry bush in a few weeks. Elderberry tea is what Hershel used to cure the sick in The Walking Dead. Too bad elderberries don’t cure decapitation, right? But anyway, it’s got medicinal properties and helps fight off sickness. Good stuff.

I’ve made many dishes, including Christmas dinner using herbs and spices grown in my garden. We also used Everclear to make Lavender and Rosemary tinctures. The Bride made some really cool bath bombs and scented them with the tinctures.

Gardening is badass and it gives you a chance to get your hands deep into the cool moist earth. You get to see bugs and snakes and stuff. Then you can make stuff with the things you grow. I recommend a garden or at least an herb bed to anyone and everyone. It’s very rewarding, and you never know when you might come across a skeleton or something.

Weekend project: Raised Garden Beds

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Hello there my Minions!!! I know it’s been a few days since my last post and last week’s posts were half-assed at best. I know this, and it’s not because I don’t love you. It’s because for several days there I was sicker than pickled dog turds and the effort involved in doing anything but praying for death was too much for me to handle. Then when I did feel better I didn’t have much to talk about because I didn’t have anything I had been working on like I normally do. Then there was trying to catch up on normal day-to-day life and work stuff, so I was a bit out of the loop last week. It’s okay though because I have already forgiven myself.

So, what are we working on now?  I’m glad you asked. You see, I’ve wanted to grow a backyard garden for as long as I can remember. I love the smell of soft, moist earth as well as the flavor of homegrown vegetables and herbs. Well, this past weekend I enlisted the help of a friend and we got two large garden beds built. And because I love you so much, I took occasional breaks to snap pictures so I could share the project.

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