Log Pots

I have seen this in so many magazines so when we chopped down our tree I just had to do it.  Well the problem is our tree was a maple tree so it is a very hard wood and the tree was still very wet and not dried out so it did take quite a lot of work.  I do think however that if you had a really dry soft wood this could be done easily and quickly, just say log to desired length  use a drill or drill press with a wide circle bit.  I really wanted and still plan on making a big one from the main stump but that will have to wait until the wood is a lot drier.

Hen and Chicks in Eggs

I just couldn't resist doing this.  I saw on the cover of an old Better Homes and Gardens how they had planted "hen and chicks" in egg shells and had them in an egg carton.  A friend gave me this cute Terra Cotta chicken as part of a gift basket for my birthday and I have been wanting to combine the two ideas.  So here you have it a hen with her chicks coming out of the eggs. 

When and how to fertilize raspberries

 We got a lot of snow this weekend, which makes it the perfect time to fertilize raspberries.  Late winter, while there is still snow sprinkle some azalea food on top of the snow.  That is all.  As the snow melts the fertilizer is absorbed and believe me I have seen a difference in the years I do this and the years I forget.

Growing Onions

Has anyone had success growing onions.  Last year I bough a bag of bulbs from IFA and was so excited, but they just never got very big.  We still ate them and boy were they strong.  I thought we pulled them all up but I guess not because they have been growing all winter long, so now I am wondering if they need 2 seasons or if I will get the same result.  Also garlic does anyone know about growing garlic.