Rain Gutters as Planters

The other day I was stumbling the internet and I found a page that had a list of 35 "crafty" ideas. There were some really cool pictures/ideas for small planters made from old gutters. I thought readers would like this if they were looking for a new project or something that could hold small flowers, lettuces, or herbs. If you have made this or if you try to make it, please let me know how it works!

Here is the link to the other crafty ideas: 35 Crafty Ideas

Summer Travels!

So the past week and a half I have been downstate visiting some family, getting some work done and also, hunting  the elusive Morel Mushrooms. We did very well and even sold a few pounds. But now the time comes for a change of scenery! I got a summer job through Michigan Tech and will be moving to Minnesota for the summer! So for the coming months I will be telling gardening stories from the wilderness of Minnesota. Hopefully it will be quite the adventure! I hope everyone keeps visiting and enjoying the site! Good luck to all of the gardeners of the Keweenaw and enjoy this wonderful weather! I think today I'll be planting a few spuds that sprouted eyes while I was traveling. Hopefully I will be able to put some of my urban gardening posts to good use also!

Morel Mushrooms!

Although this is a gardening blog, I wanted to add a few non gardening things in here and there to keep things lively. Morel mushrooms are one of those things because before the garden takes over your life for the summer the woods has a lot to offer in the way of wild delicacies that can be found and enjoyed and I also love hunting for them. My girlfriend and I found a few Morels yesterday and then found a half pound today. With the weather finally starting to cooperate the white mushrooms are starting to show and they look great!

So if you have pictures or comments to post feel free. Also if you are interested in purchasing some mushrooms, let me know! I'll be around Leelanau County for a week or so and will hopefully have an abundance!


Enjoy!