This has been a very hectic December at my house. Are you as behind in Christmas shopping and preparations as I am? Here's some (slightly late) holiday gift giving ideas from things I love! Friends: Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission for each sale. All reviews … Continue reading 2019 Stephi Gardens Holiday Gift Ideas
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?
It’s July! Time to Celebrate Being One of Burpee Home Gardens Gardeners of the Month
It's July and it's my turn to be featured on the Burpee Home Gardens blog and Instagram site as one of their 2019 Monthly Gardeners of the Year. You can see the announcement in my previous post, Burpee Home Garden 2019 Gardeners of the Month-I’m July! Still so exciting! I've loved seeing all the other gardener's experiences and … Continue reading It’s July! Time to Celebrate Being One of Burpee Home Gardens Gardeners of the Month
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
A Skunk is not a Chipmunk
I have an ongoing battle with chipmunks. They're generally cute, but boy can they wreak havoc. They've caused the sinking of my front walkway by tunneling underneath, and last year they took a big bite out of every ripe tomato in my garden. We had the walkway raised, and then added rodent proof fencing down … Continue reading A Skunk is not a Chipmunk
Back From Vacation
May is probably not the best time to take a vacation, but this was a big year in the Stephi Gardens household. My twin boys graduated from college, thankfully, 2 weeks apart! In celebration, we planned a family trip with all three kids, which if you have older kids you know is no small feat. … Continue reading Back From Vacation
It’s Peony Week!
I feel like a broken record, but it's been a weird spring. Things are definitely not blooming at the right time, but when they do they're gorgeous. Helps to not have the dog days of summer set in yet. One of the stunners in the garden right now are my peonies. Usually they stagger blooming … Continue reading It’s Peony Week!
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