Have you noticed? It’s spring! Lawns are green, perennials are popping out, and of course the weeds seem to spring up quickest of all. All of which makes May such a busy month for gardeners. We shake the dirt off any tools we forgot to clean, work the creaks out of our knees and tackle […]
June 5th — SAVE THE DATE (Note: Date Change) THE DATE HAS CHANGED Saturday June 5th More details will follow in another email closer to planting date, but please MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! 👩🏼🌾 🌸🪴🌼🌱👩🏼🌾🌷 We need everyone who signed up to show up and anyone else who can attend 😀 Please be sure to come now that we have […]
Next month we’ll talk more about: Tomato Care Staking plants (tomatoes) Pruning Insect and Disease Control Watering Send in your Garden photos for our summer/garden issue Plant Thugs Update on Plant Sale
Instructions: Cook the pancetta/bacon. Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat; add pancetta/bacon and cook for 10-12 minutes or until crisp. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Shred the brussels sprouts. Remove the tough outer leaves from the brussels sprouts. Using a […]
Stir contents of noodle seasoning packet, garlic salt, and oil until blended. Crush the noodles and place in a bowl. Add coleslaw mix and almonds. Drizzle with oil mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Note: If taking to a potluck, add dressing at the site, so the noodles don’t get soggy.
Don’t forget that you can grow a lot of vegetables upright. Tomatoes need support. Put a large cage on your tomato plant in a big pot—the bigger the better. The tomato can be staked with a wooden stake. Put a few large headed (roofing) nails in the stake to hold the ties as the plant […]
I’ve been busy the last week or two potting some hostas that have gotten a little to big for their spaces, taking a daylily fan or two off some big clumps, digging some monarda (bee balms) and pulmonaria (lungworts) that have gone a little too far astray, and potted up some new lilium bulbs. I […]
Have you noticed? It’s spring! Lawns are green, perennials are popping out, and of course the weeds seem to spring up quickest of all. All of which makes May such a busy month for gardeners. We shake the dirt off any tools we forgot to clean, work the creaks out of our knees and tackle […]
So, you’ve been considering container gardening. Let’s think a bit more specifically about what it takes to create a spectacular pot. You don’t need professional help or specialty plants—Just take a walk down the aisles of your favorite garden center this spring and choose wisely. Plan the structure of your pot. The easiest way is […]
Container gardening is easy, fun and accessible to anyone. A huge space is not necessary to garden, not even a yard. All you need is a patio, a deck or even a front stoop. With a few containers you can create your own little oasis with little cash outlay. You can even grow veggies or […]