Author Archives: Brian Gallimore

Vertical Support

I built a structure to support my “vertical crops” today. I used lumber to stay cheap and designed it so that I can add shade material, bird netting, or even plastic sheets to make a greenhouse if I want. I … Continue reading

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Starting a Worm Farm

The logic is overwhelming: 1. One of the most needed things in any garden is fertilizer. 2. Worm castings are about the best fertilizer you can get. 3. My regular compost bin does not process kitchen waste fast enough. 4. … Continue reading

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Tomato Seedlings

Six days after planting my first seeds, I have little tomato plants coming up. I was skeptical and planted 2 seeds in each cup, so that is why I have two stalks. Very exciting! Now I have to come up … Continue reading

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Facts about Jews & Islam

I received the following email, titled “Facts about Jews & Islam – How ironic!”. I new friend of mine commented with some thoughtful commentary, which I included at the bottom. — The Global Islamic population is approximately 1,200,000,000 ONE BILLION … Continue reading

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An Interview with Rick Warren

From an email forward, unverified: — An Interview with Rick Warren (REMEMBER, HE WROTE ‘PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE’) You will enjoy the new insights that Rick Warren has, with his wife now having cancer and him having ‘wealth’ from the book … Continue reading

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Predictions for the New “Presidency”

The email forward below brings up some serious possibilities that might lie in our future in the USA. Each time I hear someone start spewing BS about how George W Bush has personally ruined their life, I will forward this … Continue reading

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Started More Seeds Indoors

Just in case my outdoor seeding doesn’t work, I went ahead and started 2 each of my 3 different types of peas, plus 4 each of some Swiss chard. I don’t exactly know what Swiss chard tastes like, but I’ll … Continue reading

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I Forgot About the Sun

Yesterday just before sundown I was rushing to get my onion sets in the soil. I choose the bed that I had just prepared the soil in because the others had layers of hay and newspaper, and I figured it … Continue reading

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Spaghetti Smile

Bryson gave the camera a nice pose after eating his messy spaghetti.

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All The Rocks Are Finally Gone

I finally finished screening the soil in ALL of my raised beds today. Now I have 6 beds with usable garden soil.

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