We’re having a cold, dreary day here in Vermont. It’s been raining on and off and I’ve even noticed a few snow flurries. Not the day to be working outside. Instead I have an inside project. I’m sure you’ve seen the seed tape they sell in catalogs. Designed to help you plant those very smallContinue reading “My Garden: Homemade Seed Tape”
Category Archives: Gardening
My Garden: April Update
Spring comes slowly to Vermont. We often have snow in April but this year we’ve had much warmer weather. I’m anxious to get out in the garden but we’re still having temperatures well below freezing at night. I have planted some lettuce, spinach and parsley and as soon as we get the composted manure allContinue reading “My Garden: April Update”
My Garden: An Inspiring Way to Store your Produce
I often run out of room to store my fresh produce. Or I put it away in a drawer and forget that I have it on hand. This video was so inspiring, what a creative way to store your food![hana-code-insert name=’Storing Produce’ /]
My Garden: Transplanting Seedlings
The seeds that I recently planted are doing well and some were are in need of transplanting already! I like to transplant the seedlings after they’ve grown two or more true leaves (the cotyledons don’t count). This can be anywhere from two to six weeks after germination. Before I start I make sure I haveContinue reading “My Garden: Transplanting Seedlings”
My Garden: Gardening Doesn’t Have to be Hard
Feels like winter has returned to Vermont. I feel sorry for all the bulbs that have pushed their way to the surface and the little leaves that are popping. Anxious as I am to get out in the garden I am going to have to be patient. I do have some seedlings to transplant soContinue reading “My Garden: Gardening Doesn’t Have to be Hard”
Homemade Insecticides
I’m getting ready for the gardening season I decided I’d better focus on non-toxic and homemade insecticides for the garden.
My Garden: Heirloom or Hybrid?
Whether you are planting seeds directly into your garden or starting your seeds early you will have to decide whether you want hybrid seeds or heirloom seeds. Organic is another choice but the first decision will be heirloom or hybrid seeds. What’s the difference? Heirloom Seeds An heirloom seed is a seed that can beContinue reading “My Garden: Heirloom or Hybrid?”
My Garden: Seeds are Sprouting!
Last week I started my first batch of seeds. In just a matter of days there were green sprouts showing through the dirt! Here are the onion seedlings: The broccoli seedlings: And the lettuce: Today I will start some more. Pretty soon my kitchen will be filled with flats of green growing plants! Just wantedContinue reading “My Garden: Seeds are Sprouting!”
My Garden : Time to Start Some Seeds!
Yesterday I picked up my seed order from the local co-op and today I am going to start a few seeds indoors. I tend to get carried away when reading the seed catalogs and if I had the room I would start twice as many as I do. However I only have one simple growingContinue reading “My Garden : Time to Start Some Seeds!”
My Garden: Starting Seeds Indoors
In late February – early March it is time to start my seeds indoors. There are certain vegetables that if you want to plant by seed they must be started indoors. Varieties such as tomatoes, peppers, onions, perennials and some annual flowers benefit from an early start indoors. Insufficient light is the biggest problem withContinue reading “My Garden: Starting Seeds Indoors”
Nancy on the Home Front 