Gardening season is well under way. Plants are in the ground, seeds are sprouting and mother nature is giving us weather that we dreamed about during cold snaps in winter. Even weeding is taking place daily. What more could a gardener ask for? The answer my friends is sleep. Days start early to beat the […]
Gardening
I Confess: My Garden isn't all Planted
Spring is here in all of her glory. But she went from winter temperatures to those of summer. Where did the pleasantly mild weather go? That is my grace period of final garden bed cleanup, dutifully applying compost, weeding, planting, and mulching. These days the warmer weather is loosening my tongue and sapping my motivation. […]
Eat Your Urban Homestead
A growing trend in the United States is urban homesteading. It is popping up from the suburbs through city centers; communities large and small. Whether they have a window sill, small patio, or a backyard, folks are taking steps to become more self-sufficient. One way they can accomplish that is through raising their own food. […]
Bearded Irises: Beauty in any Size
Gardeners, don’t you just love late spring flowers? The air is lush with fragrances from sugary sweet, reminiscent of grape soda to the deeper, heady floral aromas. Colors explode from dainty pastels of pale pinks and soft yellows spanning the spectrum to regal hues of bold oranges, deep purples, and vibrant bi-colors. But one flower […]
Can You Do That? Grafting Tomatoes!
Whether you start seeds yourself or buy seedlings from a greenhouse or CSA, tomatoes are a garden staple. They are an easy crop to grow, come in a wide variety of colors, and provide a taste of summer that just can be replicated in grocery store produce. Heirlooms have been the secret darling of the […]
Bunching Onions: A Garden Must-Have
Vegetable gardening is an enjoyable experience. As a gardener, you determine the size of the garden, what type of plants, and ultimately where the plants are planted… raised beds, containers, or traditional garden beds. Every spring you either sow seeds or plant seedlings. Sure it is work, but you get to enjoy fresh produce from […]