Five years ago, we were in the throes of the COVID pandemic, and many people were starting gardens for the first time, for a variety of reasons – because it was hard to get out and get groceries, because stores didn’t have as much available as usual, or because people were looking for things to do with their families while …
I have heard more than a few people saying that they are really ready for spring, and I can’t say I blame them! The bitter cold we saw for much of January and well into February have made getting outdoors a challenge for many of us – who wants to deal with all those layers of clothes?! There is hope …
Well, I didn’t get my wished-for “January Thaw” this year, so my daffodils are still not planted. But, I’m not giving up hope. Those daffodils have been living in a box my garage, where it’s been cold enough to give them the chilling time they need, so I am still going to plant them, as soon as the ground thaws …
This year, I am resolving to spend more time in my gardens. While that may seem like an easy New Year’s resolution for me to keep, it’s not as easy as it sounds. There always seems to be something else that needs to be done that keeps me from getting out in my yard and gardens. So, I’m making a …
It looks like winter decided it was time to make its appearance, and though the snow is pretty, the abrupt change in temperature isn’t so much. I shouldn’t complain too much though, since it’s been so incredibly warm and non-winter-like up until just the last few days. That warmth allowed me to get a lot of the last cleaning out …
I hope that you were able to take advantage of the lovely weather the last few days to get things done in your yard and gardens. It was perfect for getting things cleaned up and put away, before the onset of cold weather. It looks like we have probably seen the last of the combination of those kinds of temperatures …
Well, as much as I hate to admit it, the gardening season is quickly coming to a close for 2024. With daytime temps not expected to be above 70 after this week, and nighttime temps projected to be in the 40’s,our warm-weather-loving vegetables are not really going to be producing much more, and what there is will slow down (or …
How has your garden been growing this year? If some of my conversations with friends and customers are anything to go by, it’s been a great gardening season for most people so far for most everyone. I don’t know about you, but my tomato plants are incredibly robust, my pepper plants are covered in peppers, my cucumbers and pole beans …