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October Observations: Transition to Frostism
This month I have been busy bringing in the potted plants, transplanting, cleaning up the Potager, bringing in anything that will not withstand freezing temperatures … it’s ongoing. It took me a week...
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Project: Cold Frame
Late last Fall my husband, ever thoughtfully thinking of me, chanced upon some discarded windows on the side of the road. He picked them up knowing that I have been kicking the idea around of...
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Going Nativar: Gro Low Fragrant Sumac
I just learned of the term nativar, a phrase sometimes used to describe a cultivar selected from a native plant. Rhus aromatica ‘Gro Low’ is just that. It has been specially selected to clone a desired...
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My Thankful Garden
Before we moved here I resold or gave away many holiday decorations. I kept only what was special to me. A way of living with less is something I strive for. Each year, instead of purchasing more...
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November Observations: Bye Bye Blackbird
Wonderful, warm November – doesn’t that sound odd? But it has been, was. This morning it is 12° F. The first few snowflakes swirled in our sky on November 24. By November 28 the ground is white. I...
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What’s Growing: Brussel Sprouts
Just this morning I trekked out to the Potager and snipped a few collard leaves for lunch. I sauteed them in oil with garlic, chopped walnuts and a spiced pepper blend. Then gently folded them into...
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What’s Blooming: Paperwhites, Poinsettias & Pine-filled Boxes
Catching up to Garden Bloggers Bloom Day hosted by Carol at May Dreams Garden … I am enjoying the bright red bracts of this Poinsettia tucked into a flowerpot by St. Lawrence Pottery. These bracts or...
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December Observations: Winter Wonderland
This is the first year a Christmas tree towers in our living area since we moved into this house. I never thought I had enough room but just as there is always room for one more plant, I finally found...
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Wrapping Up 2012 with Final Picks for Diana
In 2012, I joined Diana of Elephant’s Eye in choosing twelve months of my favorite garden plants. Here are my last two choices for November and December. November – Clematis. It is hard to imagine a...
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What’s Blooming: Meltdown
As I walk around the house this morning I remember, it’s Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day, hosted by Carol at May Dreams Gardens each month. Hmm, do I have anything blooming? The Poinsettia still looks...
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What’s Growing: 2013 Plan Gone to Seed
Each winter I sketch out my Potager plan. Each year I try to add at least one new vegetable or flower. I often end up adding several because I am very ah, let’s just say, enthusiastic about gardening....
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January Observations: 0 to 60 in 2 Days Flat
On this last eve of January the wind is blow, blow, blowing my house down – a couple of shingles anyway. I notice a few of the neighbor’s have been ripped off, too, and are lying in our driveway. At …...
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Seed Love
On Friday, February 8th, my view into the back garden looked like this: That same day the mail arrived. In it, several padded envelopes addressed to moi. Seeds! More than that this year, Art Packs! I...
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What’s Blooming: Rosemary and a Spike!
Things are looking brighter here. The sun is stronger, the shadows longer. My indoor plants are taking notice. My rosemary is doing unbelievably well this year. Both types are blooming (usually just...
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February Observations: Snowy, Snowy Night
Well, the cabin fever has set in. It usually overruns me in February which is normally why I head south. If I could choose any month to nix among the four seasons, it would be February, but this year...
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Project: Seed Start
Each and every year I end up starting seeds indoors — even if I don’t want to! I don’t have enough light. The sprouts grow into pale, stringy wisps of stems with tiny, sad, drooping leaves. But I...
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What’s Blooming: Brave Crocus and A First!
It is snowing again as I write this. It is even “sticking” and I am hoping I do not have to shovel. I want to shovel dirt, not any! more! snow! But, enough of my whining, today is about blooming. It’s...
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March Observations: The Waiting is the Hardest Part
Tom Petty got it right, the waiting is the hardest part. This is an old fashioned, knock down, drag out fight. Winter vs. Spring in the ring and Winter is holding out. Baby break down, go ahead and...
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A Welcome Sight!
Filed under: Four Seasons, What's Blooming Tagged: Crocus, first spring blooms 2013, Spring, spring blooms, spring bulbs
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Do You Remember Your First?
… Plant? I write this in response to Gayla’s new Grow Write Guild (link below), a writing prompt – I’m joining in the mindful fun. The first plant I remember caring for is actually two and I’m not sure...
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