The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic gardener
In August of this year, I enjoyed visiting the Kingston YMCA Farm Project in Midtown Kingston, NY, for the first time. Despite having lived in the area for many years, I had never visited the Farm Project as honestly, I didn't even know it existed. The urban gardens at the Farm Project are a hidden …
To my knowledge, I do not have a problem with vampires or werewolves, and yet, garlic is one of my absolute favorite plants to grow in the vegetable garden. Early European folklore had believers wearing garlic around their necks, hanging it in windows, and rubbing it on keyholes and chimneys to ward off evil. I …
The phrase 'Variety Is the Spice of Life' implies that interacting with all sorts of people and participating in different activities makes life more enjoyable. William Cowper coined this phrase in 1785 in his poem 'The Task.' He wrote, "Variety is the very spice of life that gives it all its flavor." I love his …
Meet Dandy, our resident groundhog that has been living on our property for the past several years. When we first saw her munching away on the dandelions and clover in our yard, we couldn't help but become enamored; she was so adorable! Her rust-colored fur shining in the sun, big brown eyes, and chubby cheeks …
