Mizuna: The "Green" That Never Gives Up

5 or 6 years ago we purchased a package of seeds for a plant called Mizuna.  What the heck is Mizuna, you ask?  Well, Mizuna is a spicy Asian mustard green with two unusual characteristics. First, the leaves

Seed Starting 101

Growing plants from seed is the most economical way to garden. Generally, I prefer to direct-sow seed into the soil where they will live out their life.  However, there are a number of plants that do better when

Cold Snap

On Monday, the thermometer hit 80 degrees Fahrenheit.  Tuesday night, it dropped to 30 degrees. We woke up Wednesday morning to frost.

This time of year, I watch the weather closely to make sure my young plants in the garden aren't damaged.  Peas, onions, lettuce, garlic, and

A Plethora of Peas

Peas have arrived.  The past week has been all peas, all the time.  Sugar Snap Peas were the most productive type this week, although Snow Peas are also coming in strong.  English Peas are still developing, but we

The 2015 Garden

The 2015 version of the Beware of Rabbits Garden is in full spring swing.

The strawberry patch is pumping out more berries than we can eat, much of that success thanks to the weed-pulling efforts of Mrs. Rabbit.  The