American Meadows had sent me some seeds. They bloomed well, but I didn't get many pictures of them. I was neglectful of the garden, while visiting family for almost 2 months. In many ways, the garden season of 2014 was challenging. The losses … [Read more...] about 2014 Garden Retrospective
2014
Word To The Wise
Do you wait around for the last minute to put your gardens to bed for the winter? That may not be the best thing to do this year. Winter seems to be fast approaching in many areas, and Ohio might get cold quickly. In 2013, the deep cold came with the … [Read more...] about Word To The Wise
The Growing Season Review
July looked best You know how people like to summarize their year during December and especially at the turn of the year? Well, this is that time for Gardeners. Premature you say? For me, I will yet again be absent from my garden and al … [Read more...] about The Growing Season Review
Winding Up July
I didn't say "Hot enough for you?" once this month. Not that I am given to using that phrase, anyway, but the weather in Ohio could not have been more beautiful. We had "Polar vortex" in July. Normally I write off this month in terms of garden work. … [Read more...] about Winding Up July
Instagram Walk
I took a walk in the garden yesterday and shot some photos in the Instagram app. Most of my peonies are on the wane, but caught a pic or two of them along with some old roses. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ // ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit … [Read more...] about Instagram Walk
June Garden Report
More Of What's Happening In My Garden Proof that there is hope for the Sweetgum tree I learned that I can't judge a winter's toll until June, and even then it remains to be seen what a tough summer may inflict on the garden in … [Read more...] about June Garden Report
What To Write About? We are still in a deep freeze.
A cold winter's dayIt has only gotten colder, and that is a rather boring topic, unless you live in the likes of Atlanta where this winter has turned things topsy-turvy for them. Midday here in the Central Ohio area, and it isn't above 10 degrees. I … [Read more...] about What To Write About? We are still in a deep freeze.
Still too early, so wait for it
Don't Start Seeds Too EarlyPhoto: MissyRedBoots, Judith BrougSome of you aren't going to heed this advice. I blame the fact that this winter has been so long (psychologically) and cold that with all the complaints about it, many gardeners want … [Read more...] about Still too early, so wait for it
Midwinter. Colder Than Usual
View over the fieldEveryone is talking about the weather. It is a colder than usual winter, though we had our little January thaw which seemed almost tropical, while somewhat rainy. It is too bad the snow melted off, because these temperatures … [Read more...] about Midwinter. Colder Than Usual
2014 Too Soon
Lights among the plants Another way to say "Tempus Fugit", it seems that we simply flew into the new year, with the holidays as almost a passing thought. I don't think I've ever felt that a Christmas season had ever been as attenuated as this … [Read more...] about 2014 Too Soon
