Debate!!

Some feedback from the last post! Yes, I had heard that the Strawberry was not a fruit because the seeds are on the outside. Here is some technical info: The Straw Berry was named because children in the 19th century would pick them, put them on straws and would sell them as "straw Berries". True berries like blueberries and cranberries have the seeds inside, strawberries have the seeds on the outside and each seed is considered a berry. Does that help?

To Berry or not to Berry...

Another fun fact from Snapple. A strawberry is not an actual berry but a banana is? Hmmm, who knew!?

Orchid!!

This lovely photo was sent in by one of my loyal followers, Denise Steiner. Thanks Denise, love the orchid!

Oak Tree

Here is another giant pearl of wisdom from the good people of Snapple. In one day, a full-grown Oak Tree expels 7 tons of water through it's leaves. Who knew?

Radish Madness!!

The radishes are growing already! Can you believe it. Makes me very excited! Yesterday I was a bit of a "slug girl" and all I got around to doing was watering the back patio. Imagine my surprise to see that the radishes had already sprouted, woo hoo!! All of the plants were still alive...good day for the garden!

Mr. Stripey!

GARDEN DAY!!

Oh ya, it was garden day yesterday! I had to go to 3 nurseries to find tomato plants. What's that about? The Home Depot by us is a scary place, I didn't really want to go alone but they had lots and lots of tomatoes, so in I went. I picked up 2 Early Girl, 2 Baby Red and a Mr. Stripey. I am very hopeful about Mr. Stripey. Seems like a very cool looking and tasting one. We will see...I also planted lettuce, radishes, strawberries, Mandarin orange, several herbs and wildflowers. My aunt send me some Maine tomatoes, hopefully they will grow here as well as they grew for her, she has a VERY green thumb! I am very tired today! Had to haul a very large bag of dirt up the back stairs. Looking forward to this years variety of fruit, vegies and flowers for our table. My overall goal is to be able to use the herbs in our garden and not have to buy them. Maybe a lofty goal, as always, keep you posted!

Did you know...

Did you know hat Poison Ivy is not Ivy and Poison Oak is not an oak? They are both part of the cashew family! Thanks Snapple lid for the info!