Tag Archives: Woodchucks
Rent Free!
Some of you read my blog religiously and you know that I have been “troubled” by wildlife in my suburban environment. If you’re new, you can read about it here. Now that I’ve lived here for a year, I’ve been … Continue reading
Brassica Oleracea
One of the new things I grew this year was Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea, for Latin-speaking gardeners). As with most things I’ve tried in the garden, I didn’t really know what I was doing; but I learn best through trial and … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking and Food
Tagged Brassica oleracea, Cabbage, sauerkraut, Woodchucks
The Castor Bean Plant
In my first summer at the Secret Garden, one of the gardeners grew a stately ornamental called a “Castor Bean” plant. The Latin name for this plant is “Ricinus communis” and because these lovely species so enhanced the Secret Garden, … Continue reading
Posted in Garden Chic
Tagged Castor Bean plant, Jim Baumer, Museums of Old York, The Emerson House, Woodchucks
