where did you come from Debbie? I am happy without a lawn, lawns have bugs and are an allergy for me, but they are SOOOOO pretty and fun to barefoot in. I've planted almost everything I can. I have to get a working drip going, that is my biggest pai…
I LOVE having a pool too Janine that was the one caveat of a northern girl relocating to AZ when my hubby was transfered here. I will do without any lawn and put fruit trees and gardens in all the non-pool areas of my yard. It is refreshig and good…
well figure, my pool will satisfy me with all the water I need should that happen. A pool is not that big an expense and no more social liability than having a backyard, IMO. I love my pool. I cannot imagine living here without one.
if you do an abo…
The two things I would use are sulfur and peat moss. I would consider growing them in large glazed pots so you could completely control the soil properties. Bakers Nursery has Phoenix adapted blueberry plants too.
If I had a pool, I'd line the bottom portion of the pool with a bladder as a reservoir to hold water from roof runoff. Then I would cover it with dirt and plant on top. I've never been keen on pools, and since I've discovered they're not that enviro…
I would maim husband if he filled in our pool. it's a huge form of recreation and exercise for us/me and helps me keep cool and the ducks love it too, as well as husband. costs far outweigh
the blessing of having it.
but we are going to take out th…
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unfortunately i do not have the females anymore...I will be letting one of my others hatch out a clutch next spring if you are still in the market for some more...
Hi Janine: Thanks for friending me! I'm not actually active with this group any more but post over at www.AZHomegrownSolutions.org so I apologize for how long it took me to respond to your friend request.
Thanks for the invite. I'll take you up on that soon. We'll plan a simple thing to can and go for it. We'll get you over that fear of pressure cookers. Nothin to em. I go a good one. Guaranteed not to explode, lol.
Not at the moment. The other half doesn't get into this stuff. I live for it. Will take u up on your offer sometime. We'll chat more at the canning session sunday.
BTW, I love your garden. I haven't started mine yet. Need to set it up and prep the ground. This fall will get busy with lots of veggies. Oh yeah, I have a coctail tree.....lemons and tangelos. You're welcome to pick the flowers if you like
Hello Janine,
I see you're signed up for the Applesauce canning this weekend. I'll see you there. I'd be glad to share what I know about canning. All self taught and still learning. I know a couple of people that I need to hook up with who are old school canners and experts at it. Look forward to learning more from them. If you're not in a hurry after the canning session Sunday, perhaps we can chat a bit.
Sounds like you're heavy into naturopathy and herbalism. Thats an area where I'd like to learn as much as I can. Look forward to sharing and having some fun.
I missed the tree chippers coming through my area, and I have to get rid of this Christmas tree before my neighbors call the HOA 5-0s.Do you have a chipper, other means of recycling a tree, or a good idea for me?I can deliver it.Thanks,Markmarktrini…
Don has been "living" permaculture and sustainability for several years. His environment is a testament to the many ingenious ways he's incorporated sustainability into his life. See veggie and flower gardens, urban chickens, bees, water harvesting,…
Here is a link to a search tool for Mastergardeners. It will not tell you if the fruit is edible, but it does say what type of wildlife it will attract. These plants also have the benefit of being desert adapted, so you are not spending a ton of mon…
Actually there is a local company that sells them for 18.98. They are 25' with a 9" diameter. I am thinking of getting them for my school garden project. It is going to take a couple of years to turn our dirt into soil and this allows the instant gr…