As spring rolls around, we start to think of being outside, enjoying the wonderful weather. Now is also the time to think about establishing your vegetable garden – it’s a wonderful way to save money, get exercise, and help your family to eat healthy. And taking care of a garden is a never-ending and rewardingContinue reading “Establishing Your Vegetable Garden”
Category Archives: Gardening
My Garden: Spring Is Coming
Here in Vermont it doesn’t much look like spring is coming. The ground is still white and the temperatures are quite chilly this week. However in just a few weeks I’ll be starting my seeds for my garden! I’ve looked through the various catalogs, placed my seed orders and the other day I received anContinue reading “My Garden: Spring Is Coming”
Valentine Treats for the Birds
My husband loves to feed the birds. We both enjoy sitting at our kitchen table to watch the numerous birds come to our feeders. There are two large forsythia bushes near the feeders where the birds can take refuge. I decided to try making some birdseed ornaments to hang in the trees and give theContinue reading “Valentine Treats for the Birds”
My Garden: My Worm Farm
You’ll never guess what I got for Christmas? A Worm Farm complete with worms! My granddaughter thought it was the most amazing things that “Grammy got worms for Christmas!” I’ve actually wanted to try composting with worms for years. A worm composter is an incredibly efficient way to quickly convert your kitchen waste, cardboard, newspaper,Continue reading “My Garden: My Worm Farm”
The Seed Catalogs Have Arrived!
The days outside may be cold and snowy but in my mailbox I have already received numerous seed catalogs. Looking through the catalogs I am reminded that spring can’t be too far off and it’s time to plan for this season’s garden! Before I order any seeds I usually go through my box of seedsContinue reading “The Seed Catalogs Have Arrived!”
My Garden: A Year In Review
Each month I write a post on my garden. I share what’s going on in the garden and post pictures of how the garden looks. As I look outside this week and see a white world with everything covered with snow it is nice to look back at the progression of the garden. Here isContinue reading “My Garden: A Year In Review”
My Garden: Cold December Garden
In December the garden is not much to look at, it is frozen and covered with a light dusting of snow. Instead I enjoy the color I find inside with my houseplants. There are flowers in abundance. From the cascades of orchid blossoms. To the abundance of narcissus blooms. Even my cyclamen is covered withContinue reading “My Garden: Cold December Garden”
My Garden: Gifts From The Outdoors
I love homemade gifts. One of my favorite gifts received over the years was a candleholder my youngest son made for me. It was made out of a white birch log and I just loved the simplicity of it. This year I decided to try to make one myself with a little help from myContinue reading “My Garden: Gifts From The Outdoors”
My Garden: Flowers For The Winter
My garden is put to bed and my houseplants are ready for the winter. Now I can concentrate on forcing some bulbs so we will enjoy flowers in the house for Christmas and later in the winter. Forcing bulbs inside is a wonderful way to enjoy blooming flowers mid-winter. They can also make a wonderfulContinue reading “My Garden: Flowers For The Winter”
My Garden: Six Tools Tips
I have shared these tips before but as we come to the end of the gardening season it is important that we put ours tools away in good shape so they will be ready for the upcoming garden season! I hope you appreciate the reminder and put your tools away correctly so they will lastContinue reading “My Garden: Six Tools Tips”
Nancy on the Home Front 