About Me
I am experiencing my 12th winter in Michigan. I work full-time outside the home. My husband and I have a 35x200 foot lot a couple of miles north of Detroit. We grow as much food as we can to eat during the summer and to put up for the winter. Mostly I freeze- I want to learn to can next year.
Interests
Gardening, plants, our home, making stuff, and, let's not forget Technology!
Favorite Quote
"It's getting better, really it is!" My name should have been Polyanna
Main Crops
Herbs (Sage, Oregano, Chives, Thyme, Parsley, Cilantro, Dill, Rosemary, mint, and Basil) and Kitchen food- peppers, Tomatoes, Onions, Chard, Greens, Lettuce, carrots, beets, squash, and Green Beans! We also have a black walnut that's probably 2-300 years old. Sometimes we grow specific crops for a batch of wine we want to try, like Pumpkin, and we have a thriving Hops plant because we want to try beer next fall.
Climate Type:
Humid Continental... Midwest
DonnaJoToday I found out I have to have surgery on my left hand. Hampers weed pulling. Darn.
April 4, 2012
April 4, 2012
NebraskaDave
DonnaJo, I'm sorry to hear that your hand will be out of commision during the busiest time of gardening. Here's to a quick recovery.
It's time for an update on Terra Nova Gardens. A lot has happened since the last post. I've actually got the deed in my possession. Once again it was a little disappointing to see the actual deed. I mentioned in the ...
DonnaJoThanks for the welcome Dave! I'm excited about the changes and wide range of interests represented here. The mix has great potential- and all centered around making the most of what we have.
NebraskaDave
DonnaJo, interesting picture. Good to see you back. I'm sure Freedom Gardens Community is a little different than back in 2009. Hopefully it's more interesting.
Have a great Michigan day.
December 29, 2011
AnaisDervaes: Greetings and welcome to Freedom Gardens – an online growing community filled with down to earth gardeners who are digging their way to a free and secure food future.
I am one of the moderators here and, if you need any help with using and/ or navigating... moreGreetings and welcome to Freedom Gardens – an online growing community filled with down to earth gardeners who are digging their way to a free and secure food future.
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