Spring season is always a matter of logistics when you live in a cold climate. In temperate Ohio we go from cold-can't-do-anything conditions to hot-don't-want-to-do-anything weather with only a fleeting spring in between. We can count on two months to get soil prepared and everything planted. Some years there may be some earlier breaks and if we don't mind working very early in the mornings and … [Read more...] about Garden Logistics
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More for me than you, Garden Planning
I haven't surfed garden blogs in forever, it seems. But today was different and I garnered some great ideas that I hope to put to work for me this year. We'll see. It all depends on both how diligent I am and how much traveling I need to do. (Since I am the sole gardener, traveling can really put a wrench into my gardening plans). OK. Idea #1 Growing a blue garden phlox called 'Moody Blues'. … [Read more...] about More for me than you, Garden Planning
What I’m Weeding Out
Catching Up With Summer Working Away At the Frontline I swore to myself I wouldn't do this, but I miscalculated how much I wanted to spend time with grandkids (even though it meant numerous 9 hr. trips). I am now playing catch up with the garden weeds, long grass, and a veritable jungle out there. So in the spirit of "making lemonade", I thought I would let you know the … [Read more...] about What I’m Weeding Out
The Ailing Weeder
That is me. I went on a marathon binge of weeding last week - the weather was so lovely and I was feeling full of zip and determination. I had missed the garden... it seemed that I was spending more time on the road and in the house and needed some of the rejuvenation of getting work done in the garden.So work I did, so proud of myself for being able to push on and not ask anyone for help. … [Read more...] about The Ailing Weeder
News In A Nutshell
The corn as it tasseled in late July We are finally getting summer season weather- at the final ending days of August . Not that I'm complaining, because I thought all those pseudo June days were simply glorious. But I'm not getting much weeding done with those new tools I bought, now that heat and humidity have returned. After so many years, and doing without my faithful weeders all … [Read more...] about News In A Nutshell
Le Dent de Lion
I saw the first sprinkle of dandelions blooming in my lawn. Of course, I have been well aware of their presence, since their spreading sunburst of leaves have been burgeoning along quite hardily all season. I have already paid my little girl for a couple buckets worth that she has dug from the gardens. Dandelions are an European import that grew to love America. If it weren't so weedy we would … [Read more...] about Le Dent de Lion