The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic gardener
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 …
After taking a week off to enjoy the holiday, spend time with family, and celebrate my birthday, we are back with the final edition of 'What's Growing on in the Garden' for the season. It was nice to take some time to relax and reflect on what I'm thankful for, which, it turns out, is …
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Seeds. Those tiny marvels from which life springs forth. Holding the future within, they can grow a giant sequoia, a delicate orchid, or a ripe tomato. Seeds changed the course of human evolution from hunting and gathering to farming and cultivation. And ever since, the future of both seeds and the human race have been …
Time flies when you’re having fun in the garden! I can hardly believe that I am writing another edition of ‘What’s Growing on in the Garden'! Well, let’s dig in! I’ve noticed that my garden chores have switched gears as we reach the end of October; after all, the growing season is fleeting. At this …
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The temperatures are dropping, the leaves are starting to change, and the growing season is slowing; it is officially Fall. It’s hard to believe that another month has passed; time does fly. September has been another busy month, both at home and in the garden. My Nikko Blue Hydrangeas Are Turning from Brilliant Blue to …
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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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If you have been following this blog and reading my posts, then you know that I am passionate about pollinators. Since learning how vital pollinators are to our planet, I have tried to be more conscientious in my actions to protect them. I started planting more natives in the garden and made plant purchase decisions …
Welcome to the newest segment on the blog! Besides Field Trips, Garden Projects, and Plant Spotlights, we now have an additional recurring post topic called ‘What’s Growing on in the Garden?’ In this monthly segment, I will be blogging about what’s happening in my gardens: what’s growing, what’s not, what pests I’m battling, what I’m …
When I was a kid, I don’t remember liking vegetables very much. I fit the typical cliché of a kid that had to be coaxed into eating anything good for them by smothering it in cheese. There were a few vegetables I would eat on occasion, but lettuce was not one of them. If we …
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 …
THISTLE BE THE DAY 