The question is what to do with garlic scapes? Scapes can be used in so many ways. They make a fabulous addition to a flower bouquet and delicious to eat.
Category Archives: Gardening
Making Progress in the Garden
I love it when the garden beds are finally all mulched and weeded and now I just have to stay on top of the little weeds that come along! It won’t be long before it will be time to cut the garlic scapes. If you haven’t tried growing garlic yet you really should give itContinue reading “Making Progress in the Garden”
It’s June Already?
First of all I apologize to those of you that tried to take my survey yesterday on a smartphone or other mobile device, apparently it only works on a laptop or a desk top. I’m learning. Spring is always such a busy time of year. There is yard work to be done and gardens toContinue reading “It’s June Already?”
Prepping the Garden Beds
May is such a busy time of year. I am itching to get my hands in the vegetable garden yet our weather is still too unpredictable to do much planting. Instead it is time to get my raised beds ready for planting! I’m also working on getting all the flowers beds presentable just in caseContinue reading “Prepping the Garden Beds”
April Showers Bring May Flowers
We all know the saying “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” Well, the last week of April brought a light dusting of snow for us, while this week it is raining. I don’t mind because the world is turning green before our eyes. Everywhere you look the fields are turning a bright green and the gardensContinue reading “April Showers Bring May Flowers”
Why Read Food Labels?
I strongly believe that we should try to eat as local as we can. Does this mean all the food I consume is raised locally? No, I love bananas and oranges and they just don’t grow here in Vermont! I do try to keep on top of news stories regarding food and I am gettingContinue reading “Why Read Food Labels?”
Sorting Seeds
I use a large container to store my seeds in. It keeps them dry and I store them in a dark, cool place. Each year I usually purchase a few new packets of seeds (I just can’t resist), but I also have seeds left over from the year before. Usually I start seeds indoors, butContinue reading “Sorting Seeds”
Exploring in Florida
This week I am in Florida enjoying the wonderful hospitality of my girlfriend. She was heading to Florida to visit her father and invited me along. I am never one to turn down sun, beach and salt water! Yesterday we spent the day exploring Vizcaya located in Miami Florida. Vizcaya was built as the winterContinue reading “Exploring in Florida”
April is National Garden Month.
The end of March looked more like the beginning of gardening season here in Vermont. April is another story! We had a day of snow on Monday and with the bitter cold temperatures it looks more like winter now. However, according to the Internet, April is National Garden Month! How can we celebrate? Why notContinue reading “April is National Garden Month.”
No Seed Starting This Year
With our home on the market I decided that I would not be starting any seeds indoors this year. Usually in early March I am busy mixing up a batch of my seed starting mixture. I also have a wonderful table my husband made that just fits the two grow lights I have. I usuallyContinue reading “No Seed Starting This Year”
Nancy on the Home Front 