Category Archives: gardening

Yard bird fun

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

A variety of bird species have returned to Jaroso, CO because habitat, food, and water are being provided. It is joyous to watch them and to play a game with them called “foraging.” The intention of my neighbor and myself … Continue reading →

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Garden Yummies

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

It seems that Mother Nature has perfected abundance and generosity. One plant will usually produce copious beauty, a profuse harvest for birds, chipmunks, and humans, and offer shade to other plants, animal life, and people. Not only will Mother Nature … Continue reading →

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Gardening: end of the season

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Yesterday afternoon, I harvested almost 50 lbs. of unripe tomatoes. No problem. They’ll ripen over the next several weeks. Last year, fresh tomatoes graced my plate until after Thanksgiving. Same for the people they were shared with. My favorite tomato … Continue reading →

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Garden joy and beauty

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Here is a series of short videos to show the initial joyous results of phase 1 of regenerating a semi-desert, dead back yard. This is what it looked like to begin with. In October, we’ll plant a couple of fruiting … Continue reading →

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Gardening: indoor/outdoor #6

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

After a killing frost on June 8, cold nights for another almost three weeks, new raised beds that weren’t breathing, plus me watering the plants in the ground too much (afraid they’d dry out), this garden is now showing its … Continue reading →

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