I’ve been keeping an eye on my garlic, knowing it was just about time to harvest it. Today was the day! The garlic was starting to die back.I was a little concerned because the stalks seemed a bit skinny and I wondered how the garlic would look. As soon as I started to pull upContinue reading “My Garden: Garlic”
Category Archives: Gardening
My Garden: Looking Good?
July can be a hot, humid month. Everything is going to seed and the weeds are in full competition with the vegetables. If there was ever a year I should have taken off from gardening this should have been it. We have had to do a lot of traveling and it seems like we haven’tContinue reading “My Garden: Looking Good?”
Worm Farm Update
Some time ago I mentioned the gift I received from my husband of a worm farm! I got it set up in the winter and have been using it to create compost ever since! The amount of time needed for the worms to transform the kitchen scraps into compost varies depending on the number of wormsContinue reading “Worm Farm Update”
It’s July in the Garden
Here we are in July already! Everything is lush and green and my gardens really need some weeding! Despite the weeds my flower beds are bursting with color. The herb garden is full. I love being able to just walk out my kitchen door and pick fresh herbs. In a few weeks we’ll be pickingContinue reading “It’s July in the Garden”
My Garden: Epson Salt and Tomatoes
I was cleaning out the cupboard the other day and found a container of Epsom salt. Probably left over from when our kids played sports. I remembered hearing that Epsom salt was good for tomatoes and decided to do a little research. I wondered if it was one of those home remedies or was thereContinue reading “My Garden: Epson Salt and Tomatoes”
My Garden: Recommendations for Pesticide Use
Last week I shared about the Risks of Lawn Care Pesticides. Today I am talking about the recommendations for pesticide use. I would strongly discourage the use of lawn-care pesticides in order to minimize health and environmental risks. There are many non-chemical solutions for your lawn and gardening problems. Consider pesticide-free landscaping alternatives that makeContinue reading “My Garden: Recommendations for Pesticide Use”
Prudent Pantry: Filling Your Pantry with Rhubarb
I have an abundance of rhubarb as I have already mentioned! I don’t mind as I love rhubarb and there are so many ways to enjoy it. Recently I shared a wonderful recipe for Rhubarb Buckle. We also enjoy making a delicious Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp. Another family favorite it Rhubarb Cake. What if you wantContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Filling Your Pantry with Rhubarb”
My Garden: Risks From Lawn Care Pesticides
If you’re like me you are doing your best to live a clean, simple life. I am concerned about the food I put on our table and the cleaning products I have in our home. For years we kept bees. We became very concerned about the health of our bees and eliminated all pesticides from ourContinue reading “My Garden: Risks From Lawn Care Pesticides”
It’s been a busy week and it’s only Tuesday!
It’s a busy time of year and when the days are sunny I work outside in the garden, when the weather is rainy I’m inside on the computer! You may be able to guess that the last four days have been absolutely beautiful. I’ve been working to get the vegetable garden planted. I’ve also beenContinue reading “It’s been a busy week and it’s only Tuesday!”
My Garden: High Yield Gardening
People that have acres and acres of vegetables don’t worry too much about a few straggly stalks here and there. But for those of use with much smaller gardens must use that space wisely. Many factors – from spacing to weeding have a profound effect on your garden yields. Here are a few tips toContinue reading “My Garden: High Yield Gardening”
Nancy on the Home Front 