I Love Raspberry Season! (and yes, you need to prune them)

About five years ago, I planted two varieties of raspberries, Heritage and Caroline, both everbearing types from Burpee. (My Raspberry and Strawberry Plants are Here!) Not knowing how they spread, I now have some combo of them both, or even possibly just one that was hardier. Who knows? In any case, they have finally matured … Continue reading I Love Raspberry Season! (and yes, you need to prune them)

Spring 2020: Garden Roundup-Veggies

I've had a lot of time during this pandemic to plan and tend to this year's garden. I can't say I've minded this part, I've actually really enjoyed the time to get back to basics in the garden. Like usual, I started a number of vegetables in the house from seeds and shopped for the … Continue reading Spring 2020: Garden Roundup-Veggies

It’s Going to Be Cold Tonight!

May freeze warning, what to do?? It's almost Mother's Day and if you're somewhere in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic or Northeast, you're in for an unpleasant weather event the next couple of days. Brrr. Have we not dealt with enough this spring? Hopefully, you've learned from past mistakes and haven't planted those wonderful tender annuals and … Continue reading It’s Going to Be Cold Tonight!

It’s Garlic Time!

If you've followed my blog at all, you know I love to grow garlic. I recently harvested this season's crop and right now is the perfect time to order your garlic bulbs for fall planting. While a lot of things in the garden didn't do well this year, it was a banner year for garlic … Continue reading It’s Garlic Time!

How Are the Burpee 2020 New Varieties Doing Mid-Summer?

Despite the weather and "other issues", I think it's turning into a pretty good garden year. I really enjoyed getting the 2020 Burpee New Varieties in May ("Yay, My Burpee Home Garden Plants Have Arrived"), and they are looking fabulous! Definitely loving the summer heat that has finally arrived. How are they doing? The sweet … Continue reading How Are the Burpee 2020 New Varieties Doing Mid-Summer?

Giant Rhubarb and a June Veggie Garden Review

Giant rhubarb! While the spring has been tough on some plants, others have flourished. Rhubarb is one of the things that has flourished. I have two plantings, my original here at home that I got from my mom, and a second I got from one of her friends when I complained that mine wasn't very … Continue reading Giant Rhubarb and a June Veggie Garden Review

Yay! My Burpee Home Garden Plants Have Arrived

One of the perks of being named one of Burpee Home Gardens 2019 Gardener's of the Year is that I was going to receive a box containing some of their 2020 New Varieties. I have been anxiously awaiting its delivery, but glad it didn't come any sooner than this week. For many of us, spring was really … Continue reading Yay! My Burpee Home Garden Plants Have Arrived

Seedlings on the Move

I've been anxiously awaiting Mother's Day, and not just because I get to be the center of attention, but because it signals the official beginning of the outdoor garden season in my area. Generally once Mother's Day passes, I can start planting the warm weather plants without too much fear of a cold snap. Some … Continue reading Seedlings on the Move

Finally Drying Out

I know everything is relative, but boy have we had a lot of precipitation this past week. It started with a snowy April weekend, which I thankfully missed by being up north in Door County. Came home to spring plants that were no worse for the wear. Then it kept raining, bringing the weeks total … Continue reading Finally Drying Out

Many Hands in the Garden

It's finally starting to look like spring! The daffodils and tulips are blooming. The Star Magnolia, focus of My Magnolia Saga, is showing signs of life and trying to bloom... ...although around town they are in full bloom. And the hostas, daylillies, astilbe and peonies are all bursting out from the ground. In the house, … Continue reading Many Hands in the Garden