Monday I wrote that Organization is Key. I find that this is especially true when getting ready to start my seeds! I have a large container of seeds, some that I have purchased this year and many other leftover packets from the last couple of years. How do I know which seeds to plant when?Continue reading “Time To Start Planting Seeds”
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2015 Worm Update
Remember my worm farm? It’s been in operation for over a year now and is doing quiet well. During the warmer months I move the whole worm farm outside into a protected area where it is under the eves of the house. However during the winter months I move the container into our garage. OurContinue reading “2015 Worm Update”
Waiting For Spring
During most of the year you will find me outside, usually in the garden during the gardening season. In the winter I try to get outside as much as possible. There is nothing I enjoy better than a beautiful blue-sky day to venture out on my snowshoes. We are blessed to be able to walk out ourContinue reading “Waiting For Spring”
Transplanting Your Hoya
More snow this week, too early to start seeds indoors so my attention is on my houseplants. For the most part they are all doing pretty well. Remember the bay plant I transplanted? It is very happy sending off new leaves and really growing! My rosemary, which I brought inside for the winter in gettingContinue reading “Transplanting Your Hoya”
My Favorite Seed Catalogs
It is going to be a few months before I am able to get outside and work in my garden again. It will be at least another month before I can start seed inside. In the meantime what’s a gardener to do? I actually enjoy this quieter time of year and there is nothing IContinue reading “My Favorite Seed Catalogs”
A Veggie Hod for Your Garden
I am very lucky to have a wonderful husband who is very handy with tools. He was happy to make me my very own veggie hod! I love it and it is perfect for gathering vegetables from the garden. First of all you may be wondering what a “hod” is! According to dictionary.com com a hod isContinue reading “A Veggie Hod for Your Garden”
Arrangements Using Dried Seed Pods
One of the things I inherited from my mom was the love of nature and gardening. For as long as I can remember my mother would put together simple flower arrangements during the holidays using evergreens and dried seed pods which she had collected during the summer and then spray painted with gold paint. DriedContinue reading “Arrangements Using Dried Seed Pods”
Garden’s Put To Bed – Now What?
Much as I enjoy the busy summer season and working in the garden every day I also enjoy the quieter days of winter when things slow down just a bit! But what does a gardener do after the garden’s been put to bed? One of my favorite pastimes is looking at the garden catalogs andContinue reading “Garden’s Put To Bed – Now What?”
West Coast Beauty – Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington is one of our most favorite cities to visit. Not only do I enjoy spending time with our children who have all relocated to the west coast, but the scenery in so beautiful, no matter where you are! Exploring Seattle and the surrounding areas is always fun! There wasn’t time to explore manyContinue reading “West Coast Beauty – Seattle, Washington”
West Coast Gardens – Portland, OR
November in Vermont is a gray, wet month. The fall foliage has come and gone and we’ve entered into what my husband calls “stick season”! I thought you might like to see some of the beautiful gardens we enjoyed on our recent trip to the west coast! Our first week was spent in Portland, Oregon.Continue reading “West Coast Gardens – Portland, OR”
Nancy on the Home Front 