The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic gardener
It's hard to believe that May is coming to a close and that we are heading into June. One of the busiest months in the garden, May certainly kept me on my toes! This month had both beautiful and trying moments between planting, watering, harvesting, starting seeds, working on the new garden space, and trying …
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Ahh, spring. A season where gardeners breathe a sigh of relief that winter is ending and a new growing season is beginning. We are rested, revived, and ready to get back among our plants. But, as spring weather can be fickle, I've learned to look to Mother Nature for signs that spring is most definitely …
Happy New Year! Yup, we made it to 2022! After the past two years, I’m sure we are all apprehensive about what this year has in store for us. But, a new year brings hope and possibilities, a chance at a clean slate, and an opportunity for change. It is a time when we all …
Who doesn’t love flowers? Capable of eliciting various emotions, from smiles of joy to tears of appreciation, flowers brighten our lives. We are so enthralled with blooming plants that they have become entwined within our culture, present in our celebrations, rituals, and everyday lives. When given as gifts, they have become symbols that express our …
When a plant catches my fancy, and I decide to give it a grow, I’m all in. I dive in feet first and don’t look back. Sure, the smart thing to do would be to try growing one variety first and see how it goes, adding more types in subsequent seasons if all goes well. …
It’s hard to believe that another month has passed so quickly, but here I am writing the August edition of ‘What’s Growing on in the Garden.’ Just as in July, it has been a busy month, as chores such as weeding, watering, and harvesting continued to occupy most of my time. These peak summer months …
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There is something about flowers. For centuries, people have been fascinated with them, gifting them to express our joy, love, sympathy, congratulations, and well-wishes for just about any occasion. They elicit emotion, bring smiles to faces, and beauty to the world. Flowers are one of nature's many miracles. People Have Been Fascinated with Flowers for …
One of my favorite activities in the garden is picking flowers, arranging them, and bringing them indoors to enjoy. Immersed in flowers, gathering the components for my bouquet, I transport into the world of the pollinator. As a result, I can get up close and personal with these amazing creatures as they flit from bloom …
I’ve been noticing the signs for a while now, but I couldn’t bring myself to admit the truth. It started innocently enough, an extra seed packet added to the shopping cart every once in a while, but it has escalated over the years. Now it might be getting out of control. My garden beds are …
If you're like me, you love seeds. There is something hopeful and uplifting in the promise contained in each seed. An ancient proverb reminds us that "All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today." I am so enthralled with seeds that I tend to collect a lot of them. My …
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