Recent content by Junebugaboo

Latest project finished: steps down the slope to reach the difference levels of terrace. We dug a trench going down and leveled out for each step. My husband built the frames and placed them, and I added landscape fabric and stones.

That's what I use my pumpkin for--soups! I bake it, puree it, and then make muffins for my kids, but if you're doing keto, that probably won't work. I just recently used up my last little fairytale pumpkin, cut it into 3/4" cubes, added some onion, garlic, kale, and leeks, threw in a little...

Just tried an edit...can anyone see any pictures this time?

Oh no! Why do I see pictures??

Hey all, I'm new to the community and just thought I'd share some pics of my garden. I've lived here (Bay Area, quarter of an acre on top of a canyon) for about 4 years, and I think the previous owners were afraid of the backyard because of the slope that it's on. So we have done A LOT to make...

This is me when people who have no experience with gardens come over and have no idea how to navigate one. Or when my kids get crazy and forget to stick to the paths or start kicking the soccer ball around where they're not supposed to...

Harvested some garlic! Lots of weeding! A few transplants! And started some more lettuce, kale, basil, and flowers. :weee

Oooh, very nice....I've got a tool carrier that fits around a 5 gallon bucket--handy for collecting weeds or sitting on when I need to. I have to say, my favorite garden tool of the moment is my titanium coated loppers/pruner--I'm in love with my fruit trees, and this tool is INDISPENSABLE...

Definitely on my future to-do/wish list ;)

Made a quiche with our own eggs, leeks, potatoes, and kale (plus a little ham I had left over in the fridge and some swiss and cheddar)! And I finished the last of my homemade pie crust from the freezer, so I'll be making another batch of that soon....