I love the month of June in Vermont; the mountains are just bursting with green! There is new growth wherever you look. Remember that garden I created two years ago? Look how nicely it has filled in. The bleeding hearts are in full bloom. The phlox is spilling over the stone wall. My lilac isContinue reading “My Garden: June Update”
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It’s been a busy week and it’s only Tuesday!
It’s a busy time of year and when the days are sunny I work outside in the garden, when the weather is rainy I’m inside on the computer! You may be able to guess that the last four days have been absolutely beautiful. I’ve been working to get the vegetable garden planted. I’ve also beenContinue reading “It’s been a busy week and it’s only Tuesday!”
My Garden: High Yield Gardening
People that have acres and acres of vegetables don’t worry too much about a few straggly stalks here and there. But for those of use with much smaller gardens must use that space wisely. Many factors – from spacing to weeding have a profound effect on your garden yields. Here are a few tips toContinue reading “My Garden: High Yield Gardening”
My Garden: 4 Benefits to Raised Beds
I am slowly transitioning to raised beds in our vegetables garden. Last year my husband built two small raised beds close to the kitchen for my herbs. They worked out so well, I can just step outside the kitchen and cut fresh herbs for cooking. In our regular vegetable garden we already have four raisedContinue reading “My Garden: 4 Benefits to Raised Beds”
My Garden: Tips For A Vegetable Garden
Are you planning a vegetable garden this year? Starting a vegetable garden for the first time is exciting, but it can be a little intimidating too. Every gardener dreams of an abundant harvest, but it’s not always easy to know how to manage the details of what to plant and how to care for theContinue reading “My Garden: Tips For A Vegetable Garden”
My Garden: It’s May!
The calendar says it’s May but it sure doesn’t feel like it! It’s not usual to have a long cool spring and then jump right into summer here in Vermont. I have to remember that! However after a long cold winter I am really looking forward to getting outside without a jacket on! My forsythiaContinue reading “My Garden: It’s May!”
My Garden: Know Your Soil
Most everything your plants need come from the soil. Many gardeners often don’t understand what good soil is or how to achieve it. Often folks will head to the store and buy a bag of rose food or tomato food and sprinkle it around the plant. Good soil has good structure as well as fertility.Continue reading “My Garden: Know Your Soil”
My Garden: Feed Your Soil
What is your garden soil like? Is it rich loamy soil or sandy? No matter what your soil’s structure may be, you can improve it by the addition of organic matter. Last year we made some new compost bins. After filling them all season we will now empty them into our vegetable garden. The richContinue reading “My Garden: Feed Your Soil”
My Garden: What a Difference a Week Makes!
What a difference a week makes! We’ve had some very warm and sunny weather over the weekend followed by a bit of rain. As a result the snow is just about gone, just a little lingering in the shadows. The streams are raging and we are actually under a flood watch. Luckily it takes aContinue reading “My Garden: What a Difference a Week Makes!”
My Garden: April Update
Recently I shared what March in Vermont looks like. We’ve had a lot of snow melt since then. Maple sugaring is just about finished. I can even see the corner of my herb garden! However we still have a bit of snow to melt before we begin to see spring flowers! Over the weekend we wentContinue reading “My Garden: April Update”
Nancy on the Home Front 