Happy New Year 2020: A Look Back To 2019

Happy New Year's from my house to yours! 2019 was in "interesting" year at my house. The Good It had lots of excitement, like being picked as one of Burpee Home Gardens 2019 Gardeners of the Year! I tried a bunch of new plants in the garden. We took some wonderful vacations. But, most exciting … Continue reading Happy New Year 2020: A Look Back To 2019

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