Seed Shopping!
Yes it’s that time of year again when the seed catalogs arrive. Eagerly you run to the mailbox (or jog—ice tends to be slippery) and pull out those gorgeous pages filled with plump ripe fruits and...
View ArticleWoo-hoo–spring is practically here!
Already? Great beets alive, pull your heads out of the sand and get busy! There are seeds to buy, ground to prep, compost to turn— Oops—did we forget to start the compost pile? Can’t find it under...
View ArticleHow to Save Broccoli Seeds
Learning how to save broccoli seeds is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. I knew the appearance of flowers meant I was on the right track, but I never could figure out where the seeds came...
View ArticleWhipping Up Some Potatoes
Okay, maybe not whipped per se, but definitely a whirlwind of yum in the kitchen. Last week we harvested potatoes, this week we eat them! Gosh, I love gardening, don’t you? And these were easy to...
View ArticleWe’ve Broken Ground for Our School Garden
Actually, we broke all the weeds out of our garden and it’s looking good. Thank you, Middle Schoolers! They are the brawn of the group. (Brains, too!) And boy can they do some damage to some weeds....
View ArticleWe Have Sprouts!
It’s a very exciting day when you visit your garden and discover your seeds have sprouted. (Germinated–for you scientific types out there.) Last week Lower Elementary worked hard to plant their red...
View ArticleBaby, It’s Cold Outside!
Even here in Florida making gardening a much less delightful propsect. Shivering between the rows is not this Floridian’s idea of fun, no matter how excited I am by the gorgeous cabbage heads forming...
View ArticleHello Spring!
With spring upon us (well, some of us :)), it’s time to finalize your garden plans. By being prepared, you’ll be certain to be ready for your first day of planting. While this day varies from region...
View ArticleCheck, Check & Check!
With spring upon us—well, some of us, anyway—it’s time to finalize your garden plans. Getting a head-start on the growing season will ensure you have a bountiful harvest. After my fall tomato...
View ArticleSweetest Tears You’ll Never Cry
Something about homegrown sweet onions doesn’t make you cry. You leap for joy, you eat your heart out, but you don’t cry–not when you’re cutting them you don’t. I only cry when I run out for the...
View ArticleHarvesting Lettuce Seeds
From November through April, I don’t buy salad from the grocery store. No need. I get all I need from my garden. I wish I could tell you the same held true for spinach, but in Central Florida, I’m...
View ArticleTime to Spring Into Action
With spring upon us—well, some of us, anyway—it’s time to finalize your garden plans. Getting a head-start on the growing season will ensure you have a bountiful harvest. After my fall tomato...
View ArticleGot Seeds? Make Sure You’re Buying the RIGHT Ones!
It’s time to buy your seeds! If you haven’t been saving your seeds, that is. Now mind you, for those of you who are saving seeds, I completely understand how you could become so excited over your...
View ArticleSnatched From My Seed Tray
I’m sprouting my beloved Hungarian Wax Pepper seeds and can’t wait to get them in the ground, once threat of frost has passed–AND I’ve returned from spring break vacation. Never a good idea to...
View ArticleChive Plants Ready for Seed Harvest
Is your chives plant ready for seed harvest? How do you know? Passing by them on your way to the rosemary on a gorgeous April day, the sunshine high and bright, the breeze brisk but temperate, you...
View ArticleHow to Save Broccoli Seeds
Learning how to save broccoli seeds is important for any sustainable gardener. And for many gardeners, now is the time to harvest their broccoli. But if you want to practice sustainable gardening,...
View ArticleGiant Pumpkins of Ohio
Fall is beginning to infuse the landscape of Ohio with crimson red, fiery orange, and knockout yellow, reminding me of why fall is my favorite time of year. Not only do I relish the nip in the air, but...
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