The Beast in the Garden
Garden theme here at Irisheyes today.
Still knitting my wrap, so no new pictures of knitting-
On our way to Minnesota we tuned into a gardening radio program. They were touting the benefits of hay bale gardening.
I think we are going to give it a try.
We are in the planning stages as the weather is quite cold and it is too early to plant. Food for thought…and all that.
I like the idea of the seedlings and early plantings being raised on the bales. Too many rabbits have stolen my seedlings in the past.
Have you even gardened this way?
My sister Michelle, recommended this book and gave it to me.
I read it in 3 days.
I couldn't put it down.
Animals fascinate me, as you know.
The Beast in the Garden is a beautifully written account of Cougar sightings and encounters in the Colorado area recently.
It is thought provoking.
It is suspenseful.
I cannot recommend it enough.
If you don't read it anytime soon,
let me tell you a few things.
If you live where Cougars have EVER been sighted, do not run in the woods alone. Do not cycle in the woods alone.
Watch your children closely on hikes.
If you come face to face with a Cougar in all its beauty and majesty, holler, look large, yell, throw rocks and do not turn and run.
Fight with all your might…..
There, how's that for a blog post?
Comments
Thanks for the book review, too! We did have a mountain lion "hanging out" right near our elementary playground a year ago. So, all teachers were on high alert as they allowed the kids to get out on the playground. All was well, and the beast eventually left the area. Whew.
Thanks for the interesting gardening concept. I think I will read more about it.
Hmmm, gardening with hay bales? I'd think straw would work better but maybe not. Hay is pretty expensive to use for gardening.
I'll have to tell them to give that book a try ----- or maybe they DON'T want to know. LOL
You can use straw or hay as a matter of fact!
Thanks for the money saving tip
I love your advice on cougars. We don't have any here thank goodness. At least I don't think we do. Maybe I should check.
I haven't heard of bale gardening and I'll look forward to seeing how it works.
Have a great day. blessings ~ tanna