I came across this quote by Allen Saunders (and later attributed to John Lennon) and it struck me as being what happened to my blog the last month. Sometimes things in your life happen that just throw everything of course and you just need to go with it. But, I am back and I will … Continue reading Life is What Happens To You While You’re Busy Making Other Plans
Author: stephiblogs
Clean Up
The sun has come out so the ground is finally beginning to dry out. We were able to get out there and assess what happened. We were able to rake most of the soil and mulch out of the grass and back into the gardens. The really muddy spots in the grass we need to … Continue reading Clean Up
Even More Rain
In the last 24 hours, over 5 inches of rain has fallen on already saturated soil, with a little more to come tonight. Most of the day was spent watching the backyard flood and turn into quite a river as all the water from up the block flowed past, and some through, our backyard. All … Continue reading Even More Rain
Beginning to Look Like a Jungle
I finally got my basil seeds to start indoors. I kept forgetting to by them at the store. I planted them in the seed trays on April 11, so I should be fine for transplanting in May. The other seedlings are growing like gangbusters. Just need to remember to keep them watered and turned. … Continue reading Beginning to Look Like a Jungle
Dreaming of Last Frost Date
The spring weather has been teasing us; every two steps forward comes with one step back. But despite the weather antics, it's time to start thinking of when we can really start to plant. My church has a plant sale fundraiser every year for our Child Care Center, so time to select some annuals … Continue reading Dreaming of Last Frost Date
Rhubarb: Part 1
I love rhubarb, but have found it so expensive to buy at the farmer's market or grocery store. My mom (who lives in northwest MI) has always had a bunch in her garden, so a couple of years ago I asked for some. First she bought me a root to plant from her local garden … Continue reading Rhubarb: Part 1
Finally Something’s Blooming
Finally it seems like spring has arrived, but much later than last year. Using Spring Break as my date marker, it's usually still pretty drab for another week, so this is pretty normal. The daffodils are about 2 inches high, the daylilys and hostas are poking their leaves out and the chives are greening up. … Continue reading Finally Something’s Blooming
Starting Seeds Indoors
I've almost always bought my plants from a local garden shop, but a couple of years ago decided to start my own seedlings when I couldn't find quite just the right vegetables I wanted to grow. Went pretty well the first year, forgot to get them started last year, so back again this year. First … Continue reading Starting Seeds Indoors
Spring Vegetables
Two years ago, we created a raised garden along the side of the house to plant vegetables. It's about 16x3 and filled with garden soil and peat moss. I'll add pictures later of how we did it. This year, I added 3 more bags of Miracle Grow garden soil, but because I am a little … Continue reading Spring Vegetables
It’s spring–almost
Welcome to my new blog, Stephi Gardens. I hope as the year unfolds, you find my gardening experience interesting and maybe gives you some camaraderie and hints as you embark on your own garden. Not everything turns out as planned, I am constantly rearranging and fixing the things I've created. Every year is a new … Continue reading It’s spring–almost