The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic grower
In the winter, I love watching birds enjoying a snack at the bird feeders and playing in the heated birdbath. They are both entertaining and fascinating to watch. However, when springtime comes and the birdseed-loving bears are waking up from hibernation, I take down the feeders. Initially, I worried that I would no longer see …
I know that spring hasn't quite sprung, as there is still snow on the ground, and the temperatures remain below freezing, but is spring at least springing? Please say that it is. It seems that each year, about this time, I decide that I am done with winter. I am done throwing on ten layers …
Over the past two weeks, we have been playing the favorites game. In part one, we focused on naming our top five favorite houseplants to grow, and in part two, we discussed favorite flowers. In this, the final week of our favorites game, we look towards edibles. As with the other two categories, choosing just …
I will admit that it was getting a bit out of hand. My gardening hobby had taken over. Each year, as I became more passionate about growing, I added new supplies until slowly there was no room left. Supports, pots, tools, bags of soil, potting mix and mulch, stakes, boots, buckets, and more were taking …
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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THISTLE BE THE DAY 