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Follow Kim Putnam on her journey to reinvent herself and create Palisade Posh.
Growing Walnut Trees
As I noted in an earlier post, I’m keen on having a few nut trees on our property because they relate to childhood memories and growing up in Michigan. Walnuts were one of the nuts I collected as a kid!
More Pecan Tree Research…
Okay, I know I said I was onto Walnut in my last blog post, but after reflection I thought I should finish my Pecan research before I moved onto the Walnut!
Nut Trees on the Farm
Growing up in Michigan as a child, I have wonderful memories of going nut collecting in fall with Maxie and Charlie, family friends who were like a third set of grandparents to me.
Fig and Caramelized Onion Pizza
I wanted to make Fig pizza because I have two Fig trees that, after several years of sporadic production, were both on track to give me a bumper crop!
Innovative Floral Design
Because I love fresh bouquets of flowers, I make a point of always having a cutting garden, even a small one if space is limited.
Nature Out my Window
I will definitely bring my bird feeder when we officially make the move!
Guest Blogger: Andy Putnam on Bee Keeping Exploration
This week I’ve invited my husband to be my guest blogger and share his recent exploration into Bee Keeping. So, without further introductions I give you our future Bee master!
Repotting Orchids
I love Orchids and have been mostly successful at growing them over the last few years.
Foraging on the Priddy Farm
Oh the joy of wandering the land and thinking creatively about what is available!
Balcony Harvest
This week I started picking my cherry tomatoes, grown from seeds I planted last spring and currently residing in a hanging basket off the balcony.
Winter Gardening Part II
As a follow up to my post on Winter gardening, Andy and I did the first of our spring planting today! We experimented with new planting trays and recycled trays.
Winter Garden Preparations
As we finish up January and move into February, I feel the call of the garden.
Spring Bulbs in Pots
They say third time’s a charm, and I’m hoping this will be true when it comes to my endeavors at trying to plant and grow spring bulbs in pots!
Growing Paperwhites for the Holidays
Paperwhites are delicate white flowers that remind me of daffodils only a little smaller is size. My mom first introduced me to them years ago at her house one Christmas holiday, before I really got into gardening.
Creating a Compost Bin
What to do when you need a compost bin for your urban garden oasis!
Developing a Concept or Vision
The result is not so important to me anymore, as the creative process or the journey as I like to call it, is much more interesting. At the end of the day, having a vision and then making it happen is one of the things that makes my life joyful.
The Zinnia Seed Experiment
Taking inspiration from Floret Farm owner, and author Erin Benzakein, this fall I decided to try and harvest my own Zinnia seeds!
Preparing Raised Beds for Winter
Fingers crossed I will have health, nutrient rich soil for next spring so my gardening experiments and continue!