The calendar may say that it is spring but it sure doesn’t look like it here On The Home Front! In fact the first day of spring arrive along with five inches of wet, heavy snow that clung to every branch. I can’t even see the outline of my raised beds and the blueberry bushesContinue reading “My Garden: March in Vermont”
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My Garden: Time To Start Some Seeds
The seeds have been gathered; the potting soil is mixed up, I’ve told you what I plan to be starting indoors and now is the time to get started. I love reading seed catalogs and tend to get carried away with what I want to plant. However, I only have one simple growing table withContinue reading “My Garden: Time To Start Some Seeds”
What Are You Planting This Year?
Looking at our weather forecast you would not think that spring is right around the corner. My garden is still snow covered and our forecast is for another 16” of the white stuff! However my seeds have arrived and my potting soil is mixed up and ready and it is time to start my seedsContinue reading “What Are You Planting This Year?”
Establishing 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 establishing 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 rewardingContinue reading “Establishing Your Vegetable Garden”
My Garden: Spring Is Coming
Here in Vermont it doesn’t much look like spring is coming. The ground is still white and the temperatures are quite chilly this week. However in just a few weeks I’ll be starting my seeds for my garden! I’ve looked through the various catalogs, placed my seed orders and the other day I received anContinue reading “My Garden: Spring Is Coming”
Valentine Treats for the Birds
My husband loves to feed the birds. We both enjoy sitting at our kitchen table to watch the numerous birds come to our feeders. There are two large forsythia bushes near the feeders where the birds can take refuge. I decided to try making some birdseed ornaments to hang in the trees and give theContinue reading “Valentine Treats for the Birds”
My Garden: My Worm Farm
You’ll never guess what I got for Christmas? A Worm Farm complete with worms! My granddaughter thought it was the most amazing things that “Grammy got worms for Christmas!” I’ve actually wanted to try composting with worms for years. A worm composter is an incredibly efficient way to quickly convert your kitchen waste, cardboard, newspaper,Continue reading “My Garden: My Worm Farm”
The Seed Catalogs Have Arrived!
The days outside may be cold and snowy but in my mailbox I have already received numerous seed catalogs. Looking through the catalogs I am reminded that spring can’t be too far off and it’s time to plan for this season’s garden! Before I order any seeds I usually go through my box of seedsContinue reading “The Seed Catalogs Have Arrived!”
My Garden: A Year In Review
Each month I write a post on my garden. I share what’s going on in the garden and post pictures of how the garden looks. As I look outside this week and see a white world with everything covered with snow it is nice to look back at the progression of the garden. Here isContinue reading “My Garden: A Year In Review”
My Garden: Cold December Garden
In December the garden is not much to look at, it is frozen and covered with a light dusting of snow. Instead I enjoy the color I find inside with my houseplants. There are flowers in abundance. From the cascades of orchid blossoms. To the abundance of narcissus blooms. Even my cyclamen is covered withContinue reading “My Garden: Cold December Garden”
Nancy on the Home Front 