by Heather | Oct 13, 2008 | Blog, gardening
It snowed in my town this weekend, as it did through most of the state. It melted again within a day (my favorite kind of snow) but it’s a reminder that winter is just around the bend. I love the way the snow looks, glistening on the plant stalks and flower...
by Heather | Oct 6, 2008 | gardening
Spring bulb displays are popping up all over the place, tempting and teasing with the bright color and promises of bigger, better blooms. Before you start digging, there are a few tips that will help you get a better show next spring. Make sure the ground has good...
by Heather | Sep 29, 2008 | gardening
Winter may be getting close for many of us, but for others the cool season may just now be appearing, or maybe the winter is coming to an end. When my sister lived in Sonora Mexico, she couldn’t even think about planting tomatoes until October because it was...
by Heather | Sep 26, 2008 | gardening
Fall fruits and vegetables are rolling in, and tree leaves are starting to turn in many parts of the northern hemisphere. Along with eating, preserving and either selling or giving away the bounty of your harvest, it’s time to think ahead to next year. Have you...
by Heather | Sep 22, 2008 | gardening
In most areas of the US the days are still warm and balmy, the nights cool, but not inching near the freezing mark yet, but it’s still not too early to begin thinking about preparing for winter and in the northern states and Canada, as well as parts of Europe,...