May is such a busy time of year. I am itching to get my hands in the vegetable garden yet our weather is still too unpredictable to do much planting. Instead it is time to get my raised beds ready for planting! I’m also working on getting all the flowers beds presentable just in caseContinue reading “Prepping the Garden Beds”
Tag Archives: Gardening
Got Rhubarb?
If you have been reading my blog for any length of time you know I love rhubarb! While I’m sure one plant would be enough for our garden, instead I have five robust plants! Even before the snow is melting the plants are beginning to burst from the ground. In no time at all weContinue reading “Got Rhubarb?”
April Showers Bring May Flowers
We all know the saying “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” Well, the last week of April brought a light dusting of snow for us, while this week it is raining. I don’t mind because the world is turning green before our eyes. Everywhere you look the fields are turning a bright green and the gardensContinue reading “April Showers Bring May Flowers”
Why Read Food Labels?
I strongly believe that we should try to eat as local as we can. Does this mean all the food I consume is raised locally? No, I love bananas and oranges and they just don’t grow here in Vermont! I do try to keep on top of news stories regarding food and I am gettingContinue reading “Why Read Food Labels?”
Sorting Seeds
I use a large container to store my seeds in. It keeps them dry and I store them in a dark, cool place. Each year I usually purchase a few new packets of seeds (I just can’t resist), but I also have seeds left over from the year before. Usually I start seeds indoors, butContinue reading “Sorting Seeds”
Between the Lines with Nancy from Nancy On The Home Front
It’s not often that you get excited when someone reaches out to you because of your age! However when Katharine from Katherines Corners told me she wanted to feature 50 Bloggers Over 50 I thought it was a wonderful idea and I was thrilled to be asked to be part of her blog series “BetweenContinue reading “Between the Lines with Nancy from Nancy On The Home Front”
Exploring in Florida
This week I am in Florida enjoying the wonderful hospitality of my girlfriend. She was heading to Florida to visit her father and invited me along. I am never one to turn down sun, beach and salt water! Yesterday we spent the day exploring Vizcaya located in Miami Florida. Vizcaya was built as the winterContinue reading “Exploring in Florida”
April is National Garden Month.
The end of March looked more like the beginning of gardening season here in Vermont. April is another story! We had a day of snow on Monday and with the bitter cold temperatures it looks more like winter now. However, according to the Internet, April is National Garden Month! How can we celebrate? Why notContinue reading “April is National Garden Month.”
No Seed Starting This Year
With our home on the market I decided that I would not be starting any seeds indoors this year. Usually in early March I am busy mixing up a batch of my seed starting mixture. I also have a wonderful table my husband made that just fits the two grow lights I have. I usuallyContinue reading “No Seed Starting This Year”
Spring is on the Way – Time To Order Your Seeds!
If you’ve been following my blog you may remember my husband recently was laid off and we’re not sure what the future holds. However every year at this time I order my seeds and this year is no exception! Worse case scenario I end up not having a garden and then I will just saveContinue reading “Spring is on the Way – Time To Order Your Seeds!”
Nancy on the Home Front 