As we continue to pack up our house in preparation for an eventual move I look at my box of seeds and wonder how long will seeds last? Should I pack them up and take them with me? Like most home gardeners I’m frugal and I hate to throw anything away, especially leftover garden seedsContinue reading “How Long Will Seeds Last?”
Category Archives: Gardening
The Beauty of June Flowers
It has been a wet spring here in Vermont. It seemed like we had many more rainy days in May than sunny days. The benefit of so much rain is that the June flowers are bursting forth in bloom. Even as you walk down the road the sides of the road have flowers everywhere youContinue reading “The Beauty of June Flowers”
First Harvest – Rhubarb
First Harvest – Rhubarb If you have been reading my blog for any length of time you know that I am a lover of rhubarb and I have a lot of rhubarb! Here in Vermont rhubarb is the first harvest from the garden. Rhubarb seems to burst from the ground in a matter ofContinue reading “First Harvest – Rhubarb”
Seeds Worth Saving
Last week I was able to attend a talk given by Sylvia Davatz also known as the “Radical American Gardener”. Several years go I took a six month long class with her which discussed seeds worth saving and how to go about getting started. Sylvia is a renowned gardener and seed saver located in Hartland,Continue reading “Seeds Worth Saving”
2017 May Gardens in Vermont
May in Vermont tends to be a wet month. Elsewhere the sun may be shining and the flowers are in full bloom while here in Vermont we are experiencing a cool wet spring. After last year’s drought we do need the rain. However after a long cold winter I’m really looking forward to getting outsideContinue reading “2017 May Gardens in Vermont”
Missing My Garden
Recently I wrote a post on planning for this year’s vegetable garden. Gardening has always been a big part of my life. I enjoy planning out my vegetable garden each year, what I will plant and how I will preserve the harvest. For years I have always started my own seeds, often using seeds that IContinue reading “Missing My Garden”
Tips for Planning Your Vegetable Garden
As spring rolls around we start to think of being outside, enjoying the wonderful weather. Now is also the time to think about planning 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 rewarding learningContinue reading “Tips for Planning Your Vegetable Garden”
What To Do With Food Scraps?
By July 1, 2017, The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation assures that waste haulers and drop-off centers must provide food scrap collection. I am more interested in managing my food scraps at home, it is simple and low-cost, and I can make wonderful compost, which is like black gold for my garden. The benefitsContinue reading “What To Do With Food Scraps?”
Propagating an Aloe Plant
For some reason I have the perfect conditions to grow an aloe plant. The Aloe Vera plant is a popular houseplant with medicinal properties. The sap from the leaves has wonderful topical benefits, especially on burns and sunburns. I think I first started growing aloe plants when we lived in Florida over twenty years ago!Continue reading “Propagating an Aloe Plant”
Propagating a Christmas Cactus
Did you read my post on moving houseplants? If so you know that I can’t move all of my large plants with me. Instead I plan to propagate my Christmas cactus and have a much smaller pot to take with me. Propagating a Christmas cactus is very easy. This plant makes a great holiday giftContinue reading “Propagating a Christmas Cactus”
Nancy on the Home Front 