May freeze warning, what to do?? It's almost Mother's Day and if you're somewhere in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic or Northeast, you're in for an unpleasant weather event the next couple of days. Brrr. Have we not dealt with enough this spring? Hopefully, you've learned from past mistakes and haven't planted those wonderful tender annuals and … Continue reading It’s Going to Be Cold Tonight!
Tag: garlic
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!
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!
Harvesting Garlic Scapes
Last year I ventured into the world of growing garlic for the first time (Planting Garlic and Warding Off the Vampires). It was great having homegrown garlic all winter, and even into early spring. I am totally sold on how much better homegrown is than the store bought variety, and it couldn't be easier to … Continue reading Harvesting Garlic Scapes
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
Warding off the Vampires|Harvesting Garlic
Well not really, but that's what I think of when I see the garlic curing in the screen room. Last fall I planted garlic for the first time (see "Planting Garlic") and I can happily say I probably have enough harvested this summer to carry me through the winter. I planted 3 different varieties, 2 hardneck (Chesnok Red and Purple Glazer) and … Continue reading Warding off the Vampires|Harvesting Garlic
Spring Snuck Up On Me
Just when we were feeling like spring would never come, the weather turned and the snow melted. Always interesting to see what's been going on under the snow after all those months. When we see those early signs of life it gives us hope that the garden will once again be bursting forth in beauty in no … Continue reading Spring Snuck Up On Me