Six on Saturday is a social media trend in which six photos are shared on a Saturday, depicting current events in one’s garden. Now that this blog is up and running, I thought participating in Six on Saturday once a month may allow me to update my readers on my garden happenings with minimal commentary. A quick read. Let’s give it a go, shall we? … Continue reading Six on Saturday Debut
As we move into the final quarter of 2019 I thought now might be a good time to discuss successes and failures. After all, both are equally important for forward progress and personal development. I find that each year of gardening presents new challenges and allows me a multitude of learning opportunities. First let’s talk about some less fortunate events… NUTRIENTS This was the first … Continue reading 2019: Lessons Learned
I recently posted a request for my friends to share their favorite ways to use garden fresh vegetables in the kitchen. They did not disappoint!! In fact, in an effort to keep this post of reasonable size, I have selected only a portion of the recipes that were sent my way. Some shared family recipes while others shared their own secrets and others still shared … Continue reading Garden Fresh Recipes
If you’re new to the gardening game you may not know that there are groups out there that organize events known amongst the gardening community as a “Seed Swap.” These range from small affairs held locally to entire nonprofit organizations that facilitate the exchanging of seeds. One such example is the Seed Saver’s Exchange (www.seedsavers.org) which allows you to list your available seeds on their … Continue reading Save Your Seeds & Swap Them
If you have attempted to preserve your favorite garden goodies then you know there are some that keep well and some that do not. Root vegetables and winter squash notoriously have a lengthy shelf life (for produce), but for some crops a cool dry storage area just isn’t enough. Fortunately, in 1940 the United States was introduced to home freezer units. I know what you’re … Continue reading Freeze Your Crops For Post-Garden Goodness
It’s been a long week. Long days at work…stressful days. Days when I have had very little time to spend in my garden. People think that if you garden, you must be 100% committed, every single day. I assume that this is the reason, more often than not, that I get the “I just don’t have time” response. Do not be fooled, ladies and gentlemen, … Continue reading Work/Garden Balance: The Struggle is Real
Pumpkin spice is in the air, the autumnal equinox is rapidly approaching and summer crops are starting to expire…a big patch of unoccupied soil is now staring you in the face. Fill it. Yes, you heard me. Plant yourself some cool weather crops and reap a nice fall harvest. You do not have to live in an overly warm climate to enjoy a second crop. … Continue reading 17 Fall Harvest Vegetables
My time at plot #55 has provided me with countless learning experiences but my successes would have been far fewer had it not been for the support of the gardening community. This is the reason why I reached out to some of my fellow millennial gardeners and asked them to share their stories with all of you. I hope that you enjoyed reading their posts … Continue reading Millennial Gardener Feature Month – Closing Remarks
Sarah, like many millennials, is caught up in the hustle and bustle of planning a wedding. That being said, she has not let that keep her from putting her green thumb to work. She has a beautiful set of raised garden beds that I am just thrilled to share with you! Name: Sarah Shelmidine State: New York Grow Zone: 4 Gardening style: Raised bed How … Continue reading Millennial Gardener Feature Month – Sarah
Know any brides who put a beautiful set of planters on their wedding registry? I do — this millennial green thumb, right here! Emily has wasted no time in turning the house she shares with her husband into a beautiful, thriving home. And I mean thriving! Look at how lush and healthy her plants are!! Let’s see what advice she has to share with the … Continue reading Millennial Gardener Feature Month – Emily
