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
The garden is coming alive… Wishing my followers near and far all the best during these trying times. Cheers, friends! Continue reading Six on Saturday 04.11.2020
I know social media gets a bad rap for a number of reasons, but since becoming a member of the Instagram gardening community I have found myself continuously learning new techniques and becoming aware of more resources and tools than ever before. Not only are there gardeners contributing varying levels of experience but there are cultivators in all different growing environments. There are rooftop container … Continue reading A Green Thumb’s Toolbox
If nothing else, challenging times remind us just how valuable gardening truly is. It fuels the body, challenges the mind and nurtures the soul… I hope you are all taking the necessary measures to keep your loved ones safe. Cheers, friends! Continue reading Six on Saturday 03.21.2020
It is not uncommon to find myself chatting with a non-gardener and hear them claim that they would love to give it a try but they just think that, “the whole thing is too expensive.” I then gently explain that gardening can be expensive but it certainly doesn’t have to be. That is a choice. There are many ways to minimize the cost of a … Continue reading Gardening on a Budget
On more than one occasion I have stressed the importance of attracting pollinators to your backyard garden. Not only do they facilitate the pollen exchange that is necessary for the development of a mature fruiting body (aka your fruits and veggies) but they are part of the big picture food chain that includes predatory organisms responsible for keeping pest populations in check. At this time … Continue reading Pollinators Rejoice: 10 Flowers For Your Vegetable Garden
A friend of mine recently reached out and asked for some gardening advice. She was unsure about which plants should be started inside and which should be directly sown into her raised bed. I provided her with some suggestions and thought you may find them helpful as well. Here goes… Beans – directly sow both bush and pole varieties after last frost. Beets – these … Continue reading In or Out?
Here in zone 7A, signs of spring are popping up all around us. Many varieties of trees and shrubs are heavily budded and early flowers such as Daffodils and Tulips are breaching the soil surface in vibrant green clusters, on nearly every lawn. Song birds can be heard attempting to lure in a mate and many can be witnessed collecting materials for nest building. It’s … Continue reading Spring Has Sprung 2020
