There are times in the year’s procession when you look back, and then look forward. New Years, January 1 is one of those times, but for the gardener, the end of the growing season is surely one as well. My vegetable garden was a bust this year. I did not harvest even the poor […]
fall garden chores
What To Do Now: September
No it isn’t a “Honey-do” list, but just some reminders before the season gets away from you! As it often does for me…. This is a great month for planting things- the still warm weather means that plants can get settled in, and the autumn rains are coming which should give everything good rooting conditions. […]
Fall:Back to Work Time
I noticed Handyman picking up on the trimwork job this week [the new office remodeling was finished except for the trimwork]. We really have not worked on many projects this summer, and to tell you the truth I am relieved. There is a time to work and a time to refrain from working. If you […]
Last Minute Gardening
I seem to be inserting quick garden times in, here and there. I have to share my autumn schedule with school demands, seasonal housework, fitting in fitness workouts, and recently, with a revved up amount of activity on the computer. I just can’t miss this Indian Summer we are having, though (and yes, this is […]
October’s End
It is time to copy the tips from the sidebar for posterity and get ready to post new garden tips for November and the fast approaching winter. I enjoyed my day trip to Old Man’s Cave this past month with the roadside pumpkin display and the long walk; now I am deciding what diversions to […]
September’s Garden Tips
This is just to record the garden tips from my sidebar, which otherwise will disappear when I replace the info with timely seasonal hints. “September is the best time to transplant established peonies. Begin by cutting the peony stems near ground level. Then carefully dig around and under each plant. Try to retain as much […]
