My thoughts turn to gardening in late February. I know it’s way too early. But my heart lives in the garden. So I’m thinking about it most of the year even if it’s too cold to be outdoors. I begin wondering what will come back up from the past two years I’ve lived here. And…
Everything is blooming so beautifully right now. Yesterday we had a storm shower, so I didn’t have the full watering chore that is typical this time of year in the garden. I did, however, go out earlier to make sure the soil was moist where I planted the lobelia seeds the other day. I’m trying…
Yesterday afternoon I happened to look out the patio door in the living room and saw this visiting squirrel. I didn’t realize that the squirrels have been drinking from the bee and butterfly water dish. He/she must have seen my movements. It looks like he/she is saying: “What are you looking at? I need to…
There are many tasks and types of maintenance you will need to provide for your garden spaces in July. The summer heat will begin to reach its zenith, and with it will bring a whole host of problems for your plants. Harvesting Herbs In July You can generally depend on being able to harvest the…
Today I am giving you the status of my garden 6/7/23. I’ve just been out watering my plants with the sprayer. It doesn’t give them a deep drink, but it keeps the sun from drying out and weakening the plants. Especially those just trying to establish a good root system. Purslane: The Purslane plant is…
Yesterday I managed to get the rest of the flowers, plants, and herbs planted. All I have left to do is wait for a couple of seed packets and then sow those. I’m going to attempt to grow morning glories up that light pole. Also, since my hydrangea looks a little peaked, I might plant…