So Much Planting to Do!

When I looked at the pile of fall bulbs and garlic waiting to be planted, I had to wonder what I was thinking when I ordered it all. This year I decided to plant a little more garlic, mostly because I wanted to try a couple of new varieties.  I've been planting garlic the last few years … Continue reading So Much Planting to Do!

Another Fall Garlic Crop In The Ground

Last year, I successfully planted my first crop of garlic. You can read about it in "Planting Garlic" and "Warding Off The Vampires".  I love reaching in the cupboard and pulling out some home-grown, delicious tasting garlic.  I even have a little terra cotta garlic keeper handy right next to the stove. This past fall … Continue reading Another Fall Garlic Crop In The Ground

Happy New Year 2016

Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2016!  I truly appreciate all who have visited my blog this year.  Here's a look back at some of my most popular posts of 2015!   1.   Taming My Tomatoes With A Florida Weave:  My tomatoes were a mess, so I tried something new to try and keep … Continue reading Happy New Year 2016

Planting Garlic

I decided to try something new in the garden this fall--garlic.I've been reading about how to grow it, and it seems pretty straightforward.  Hope so! It should be planted in the fall, 6-8 weeks before a hard frost is likely. Unfortunately, that means I'm probably a couple of weeks late when I looked the date … Continue reading Planting Garlic