Gardening – Nancy on the Home Front

Winter in the Garden – Dream

I may not be spending winter in the garden but I certainly can dream! Winter is a wonderful time to plan ahead and think of your garden.

Gifts From The Homestead: Veggie Hod

Looking for gifts from the homestead for the gardener in your family? Make a veggie hod, it is perfect for gathering the harvest from the garden.

What to Do with Tomatoes?

I well remember the years of having a large garden and come August I would have such an abundance of tomatoes. Did you ever wonder what to do with tomatoes?

The Summer Garden – Keeping Ahead of the Weeds

Summer is a busy time in the garden. The seeds have sprouted; the plants are growing including the weeds! In order to produce a good harvest you want to stay ahead of the weeds. You also want to give your vegetables the best chance so they will produce well. When your seedlings are just aContinue reading “The Summer Garden – Keeping Ahead of the Weeds”

Finding a CSA

First of all what is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. A farmer grows produce and then offers a certain number of shares to the public. Shares usually consist of a box of vegetables. Each week you receive a box of seasonal produce throughout the farming season. How do you go about findingContinue reading “Finding a CSA”

Safety On The Home Front

When I decided to write an article on Safety on the Home Front my mind started to go in all different directions. Should I write about the safety of using homemade cleaning products versus store bought? Of the importance of keeping the prong of a garden rake pointed downwards when you garden? Or should IContinue reading “Safety On The Home Front”

My Transplants Made It

Before we left Vermont you may remember I took cuttings from my favorite houseplants so I could bring them with me. I also dug up a few of my favorite day lilies and a miniature Hosta which traveled with us as well. The good news is that my transplants made it! The day lilies wereContinue reading “My Transplants Made It”

Transplanting Vegetable Seedlings

If you have started vegetable seeds inside this year you’ll be amazed at how quickly they grown. In no time at all you’ll be transplanting your vegetable seedlings. Wait until the seedlings have grown two or more true leaves (the cotyledons don’t count). This can be anywhere from 2-6 weeks after germination. Before starting makeContinue reading “Transplanting Vegetable Seedlings”

Tips for Seed Starting

Your seeds have been ordered. The next step is to figure our which seeds need to be started inside. Here are a few tips for seed starting inside. When To Start Your Seeds First you need to read the back of your seed packets. Many seeds like beans, peas, lettuce and carrots can be plantedContinue reading “Tips for Seed Starting”

Easy Ways to Get Your Garden Ready For Spring

If you’re watching the ground outside freeze, and then re-freeze, you’re probably feeling antsy for when the ground finally thaws for good, with the onset of much anticipated warmer weather. During winter, your garden is exposed to severe temperatures and the elements, and will need a bit of clearing out and care before it’s readyContinue reading “Easy Ways to Get Your Garden Ready For Spring”