Gardening

Planting tools on a bed of mulch
Planting Day 2020: Starting The Growing Season
This year has been exceptionally cold, and the long gray spring held on until late May. I’ve been watching the cold-loving, native perennials I have around the garden come back, like asparagus, current, raspberries, blackberries and Egyptian walking onion; however,...
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Early Spring In The Garden 2020: Compost & Planting
Last weekend marked the first outdoor planting day of the season. It's still a little too cold out for most crops to thrive, but some vegetables varieties love the cooler weather. I was able to plant potatoes, carrots, parsnips, radishes,...
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Hydroponics Harvest January 2020
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Because I live in such a cold climate I don't often get the opportunity to garden in the winter. Instead I turn to inside hydroponic to produce fresh produce. I have a small system designed by Aero Garden, which is...
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Corgi in front of compost
Breaking Down The Garden & Composting
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One of my favorite times of year is when its time to break down the garden for the season. Change is one of the only reliable truths in life, and autumn represents the idea of transition perfectly. All the green...
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Crabapple Bloom 2019
In my little corner of the world I have a mature Purple Prince Crabapple tree, and for a short time in the spring it overflows with beautiful blossoms. When I first moved into my house, I had no idea what...
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Garden Tour: Spring 2019
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Spring is a time for activity in the garden. I love the look of the garden in spring. Everything looks so new and fresh after the yearly cleanup. As the season goes on the plants I care for will stretch...
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