Gardening

It’s still a bit like winter here in Zone 5. The grapevines aren’t budding yet, nor are the Lily of the Valley. But tiny buds are appearing on the RedBud, and leaves are opening on the …

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There is so much in bud and flower this week.

MAY 3, 2020 A short walk around the property today rewarded me with a variety of trees and flowers in bud and bloom.

JULY 23, 2019 It’s been a hot wet summer and the garden is loving it. The peas are finished, beets and broccoli are in abundance, and tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers aren’t far behind.

JUNE 29, 2019 It’s been about one year since we first installed our Deer-Proof Vegetable Garden Kit. It was well into the planting season when we placed the order. By the time we installed it, filled …

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A Free-Standing Garden Enclosure For ten years we struggled to keep deer out of the vegetable garden. Living in a quiet residential neighborhood, we hesitated to fence it in. The sunniest part of the yard is …

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One of my favorite podcasts is The Thomas Jefferson Hour. On April 23, 2018, the program featured three tomato experts: Craig LeHoullier, author of Epic Tomatoes; Pat Brodowski, Head Gardener at Monticello; and Harry J. Klee, …

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Quince buds.

Repotted Mojito Mint from The Berry Farm Forsythia bud New bed of tulips planted in the fall. Myrtle Holly berries Wild onion, I think Deer scat