The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic grower
Wow, March sure did go by quickly! I can hardly believe I’m sitting down to write March’s summary of what’s growing on in the garden. Despite a few lingering snowstorms, spring seems to be taking a firm hold. And while nighttime temperatures can still dip into the thirties, the daytime temperatures are rising overall. As …
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It’s so tempting, I know! The days are getting warmer; the migrating birds have returned, buds are bursting, and all the signs of spring have arrived. You’ve been stuck indoors for months during the cold winter and can’t wait to return to the garden. I’m right there with you! But if you are itching to …
It’s officially spring! The birds are chirping, and the red-winged blackbirds and robins have returned. The daffodils, tulips, and garlic are all pushing out of the soil, and the buds on the lilacs are plumping up. I’m waiting patiently for the peeper frogs to start singing, and then, for me, spring will officially be heralded …
Have you noticed? We no longer have sunsets at 4:30 pm, the snow is melting, and buds are beginning to emerge from winter slumber. Yes, it’s finally here! The Adams Garden Show! (Did you think I was going to say spring? Unfortunately, not quite yet.) Every year, I anxiously await the garden show at Adams …
Spring is just under twenty days away, and I couldn’t be more excited! Are you looking forward to spring and missing flowers as much as I am? It seems like a long wait since the last flower bloomed all those months ago. Although I’ve kept busy during these long winter months planning our bed layouts, …
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Music has woven itself into the fabric of our society. At times it moves us to tears. At others, it makes us smile, always capable of taking us through the whole gambit of emotions. It can connect us to our moods and get us in touch with everything we feel at a given moment. Music …
Walking into the stores this time of year, you can’t help but notice all the heart-shaped décor, cards, candy, and other gifts in shades of pink and red. Valentine’s Day is here, and it’s the holiday where we profess our affection for our significant others, family, and friends. Chocolates, teddy bears, and bouquets of roses …
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Lying flat on my back, looking up at the beautiful blue sky with its fluffy white clouds, I started to dream. The tall grass surrounding me danced in the breeze while bees flew lazily to and fro, drunk on the abundant nectar. I closed my eyes and listened to the birds chirping, the breeze blowing, …
It’s time to give another plant the spotlight, sing its praises, and discuss its drawbacks. This week I chose gomphrena, or globe amaranth, as it is also known. You may remember that I included gomphrena as one of my favorite cut flowers in my Playing Favorites post in August, and I thought it was time …
So, what do farmers and gardeners in colder growing zones do in the winter? Without fields of flowers or vegetables to plant and harvest, they must enjoy months of relaxation, right? After all, when the farm or garden is resting, so should we. Well, yes and no. There is a more relaxed pace in these …
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