At the farmers market last week, there was a giant tub of pattypan squash at one of my favorite vendor's tent. Usually I pass right by them, not having any idea what to do with those weird little things. But this time I decided to give them a try and bought a bunch of them … Continue reading Pattypan Squash
Check your supplies :(
I finally found time to go out and fertilize my annuals, perennials and vegetables. I have always used Miracle Grow All Purpose Plant Food, either as the water soluble plant food granules I mix into the watering can or use with their refillable garden feeder or the ready to use Liquifeed garden hose system. All seem to … Continue reading Check your supplies 🙁
Tomatoes, Mid-Summer
Like the squash and zucchini, the tomatoes are all doing great, just a bit crowded like everything in my garden. I planted 2 Park Seed Co. Sweet Million Cherry tomatoes, 1 Burpee Roma, 1 Burpee Big Boy, 1 Burpee Better Boy. The cherry tomatoes I grew from seed, the others I bought as plants from … Continue reading Tomatoes, Mid-Summer
Seward Johnson Sculptures in Cadillac, MI
On a quick trip to Cadillac, Michigan, I had the chance to see this year's Seward Johnson Sculpture Exhibit that is on display throughout town through Labor Day. This downloadable brochure shows the map and activities that go along with this year's display. Take a walk, ride your bike, enjoy these amazing bronze statues. Well worth the trip!! … Continue reading Seward Johnson Sculptures in Cadillac, MI
Zucchini and Squash Mid-summer
My zucchini and squash plants are growing like gangbusters! I was a little worried when I transplanted them as seedlings, because they had grown into tangled messes in the growing pots. I was as gentle as I could be, but a couple almost broke in half because the stems were so fragile. I ended up … Continue reading Zucchini and Squash Mid-summer
July Garden Photos
These beautiful pictures were taken of my garden by Peggy over the last week. And one brilliant photo of a peony from her garden in Michigan!
Hens and Chicks
The past few years, in the spring I've bought pretty inexpensive pre-made containers of Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum) at the grocery store of all places. They don't require much care, love sun, and are so interesting to watch grow, shoot off chicks and grow flowers if you're lucky. In fact, I've found the less attention the … Continue reading Hens and Chicks
Attack of the Emerald Ash Borer: Part 2
So that bring me to this year... Whenever my husband would say "The ash looks thin this year", I would respond, "It's ok, it's still leafing out since spring came so late this year." Then, last week I went out and stood under it to try and decide some other landscaping issues, looked up and was … Continue reading Attack of the Emerald Ash Borer: Part 2
Attack of the Emerald Ash Borer: Part 1
If you're in some states, or regions, you've already experienced the devastation of the Emerald Ash Borer, or EAB. Here in my part of IL, we've been trying hard to prevent the infestation from destroying all the ash trees, but in some areas it's already a lost cause. For example, I was driving my son … Continue reading Attack of the Emerald Ash Borer: Part 1
Rhubarb: Part 2
My rhubarb has been growing like gangbusters and when I wasn't paying attention shot up giant seed stalks. After a quick investigation into what to do, I realized that you don't want these to grow very big and suck all the energy from the plant. They should be cut as soon as you see them … Continue reading Rhubarb: Part 2