This one will be short and sweet — I’m hosting my first seed swap. I have enjoyed many swaps now and thought it would be nice to share the experience with family and friends. We do still have 4 spots available for any gardeners in the USA or Canada that may be interested in participating. I’ve included a link below and there are instructions written … Continue reading Earthy Seed Swap 2020
We’ve survived the dog days of summer, and as autumn creeps in our plants start to look exhausted. Growth slows, the leaves may take on a yellow tinge or start to curl under, and productivity drops; the season’s end is approaching. Now is a good time to start weighing your options for seed saving. Do you have any heirloom or open-pollinated varieties growing in your … Continue reading Saving Cucumber Seeds
The garden is in transition — harvesting, prepping for seed saving and planting fall veggies. Continue reading Six on Saturday 08.08.2020
About this time each year, I force myself to take pause and evaluate the status of my garden. I share whats growing, the things that have gone well, the epic failures and what I’ve learned thus far. This year has been no different; I’ve had some surprising successes and some frustrating failures but there are lessons hidden everywhere so let’s learn together. Shall we? Let’s … Continue reading Summer Garden Highlights 2020
Last year I had mentioned that I would be growing garlic for the first time, and I promised to document the experience in hopes that others could learn from my success or failure. Overall, I’d say the effort was successful, though it definitely has room for improvement. I’ll give you a step-by-step overview of my methods and then share the adjustments I intend to make … Continue reading Growing Garlic
I’ve fallen in love with Purple Top turnips. So much so that not only did I order a second variety of turnips to plant alongside them this fall, but when four of the fourteen turnips that I planted this spring bolted I was elated. Yes, I know, most people are disappointed when their root veggies bolt but I was thrilled at the idea of saving … Continue reading Saving Turnip Seeds
Each year, when spring creeps in and Jack Frost slowly releases his icy grip, one of the first cold tolerant vegetables that can be sown is lettuce. It is easily planted, quick growing and can be harvested gradually or all at once, to meet the grower’s needs. All of these properties make lettuce a great choice for the novice gardener. I find that there are … Continue reading Let Us Chat About Lettuce
Proud moment — my baby brother has decided to give gardening a try. [all the warm and fuzzy feels] After chatting with him a bit about seeds, plants and what his newbie goals are it became clear to me that this blog has deviated a bit from the original intent. The purpose of this platform was to break down topics and concepts that can be … Continue reading 5 Tips For Beginner Gardeners
It has been a long cold spring here in the Mid-Atlantic, both literally and metaphorically (thanks to SARS-CoV-2), and my garden is off to a slow start. That being said, I thought now may be a good time to check in and tell you what I have growing, how long they’ve been growing and what kind of progress they’ve made. Let’s start with with warm … Continue reading Whats Growing – Spring 2020
Often times when I am chatting with fellow veteran gardeners, I hear the expression “succession planting” thrown around. This term technically has four different meanings, all of which may be new and exciting options for the beginner gardener. In my previous experiences working with first-time gardeners, more often than not they have the notion that the seeds get planted all at the same time and … Continue reading What does “succession planting” mean to you?
