It’s been a rainy week here in Vermont. Rain is good for the garden so I don’t really mind. Plus it gives me a chance to get caught up on those inside chores that I’ve been neglecting! In the meantime I thought you might like to see an update of my early June garden. TheContinue reading “My Garden: June Update and The Experiment”
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Apple Rhubarb Chutney
This has been an incredible season for rhubarb. Despite the fact that I have shared my rhubarb I still had plenty of rhubarb to make apple rhubarb chutney.
My Garden: Creating a New Garden Bed
I love creating new garden beds. When I divide my perennials I hate to throw them away so I just create a new garden bed to move them to. I’d much rather have more garden beds and less lawn! When you want to turn an area of your lawn into a new garden bed youContinue reading “My Garden: Creating a New Garden Bed”
My Garden: Dandelions
Before I get down to taking about dandelions I wanted to make you aware of my Facebook link on my page! Yes, On The Home Front now has it’s very own Facebook page! Be sure to check it out and “Like” it! Now welcome to my garden! I don’t know about you but I haveContinue reading “My Garden: Dandelions”
My Garden: Seed Saving
In taking the time to plant a garden and harvest your own food you are interested in growing what’s best for your family. Part of the reason I have an extensive garden is to know what we’re eating. I want the food to be organic and good for us. I have become more and moreContinue reading “My Garden: Seed Saving”
Frugal Tip: Dividing Hostas to Save Money
Buying perennials for your garden can be expensive. I have grand visions of what I want my gardens to look like but I also have a limited pocketbook. There are two ways to get around this, when your friends are dividing their perennials ask for the plants they no longer have room for. My originalContinue reading “Frugal Tip: Dividing Hostas to Save Money”
My Garden: Timing is Everything
This past weekend was a beautiful weekend in Vermont. It would have been a great weekend to be outside working in the garden getting all those outside projects started. However my husband and I were in PA visiting our son who is attending Grove City College. For some reason the school holds their Parent’s WeekendContinue reading “My Garden: Timing is Everything”
My Garden: Soil Testing
Before my garden is fully planted I take a soil test. I try to do this every couple of years. It gives me an idea as to what nutrients my garden is lacking and also will tell me how to correct any deficiencies. Since I live in Vermont I can have a soil test doneContinue reading “My Garden: Soil Testing”
My Garden: Homemade Seed Tape
We’re having a cold, dreary day here in Vermont. It’s been raining on and off and I’ve even noticed a few snow flurries. Not the day to be working outside. Instead I have an inside project. I’m sure you’ve seen the seed tape they sell in catalogs. Designed to help you plant those very smallContinue reading “My Garden: Homemade Seed Tape”
My Garden: April Update
Spring comes slowly to Vermont. We often have snow in April but this year we’ve had much warmer weather. I’m anxious to get out in the garden but we’re still having temperatures well below freezing at night. I have planted some lettuce, spinach and parsley and as soon as we get the composted manure allContinue reading “My Garden: April Update”
Nancy on the Home Front 