Every winter, I sit down and go through my seed packets and bags. It keeps me occupied when the weather is still winter. I feel like I am accomplishing something, even if my garden is frozen solid. I write down everything and organize it by what is new this year and what goes back 2… Continue reading The Yearly Seed Count
Garden 101: Understanding Onions
Long ago (like 3 homes back), I started growing onions. My first foray into it was a 50/50% success rate. I got lucky with the green onions (scallions), but the regular bulbing onions I planted (an onion set) produced nothing. It took me a couple of years to understand why where you live and variety… Continue reading Garden 101: Understanding Onions
Gardens To Plan: Berry And Fruit Garden
At our previous homestead, my fruit and berry gardens were a source of pride. I had so many plants growing, and many were unusual, such as white blackberries and lingonberries. When the boys were little, they loved going out to pick and have 'garden nibbles'. But more so, growing fruit and berries is economical. After… Continue reading Gardens To Plan: Berry And Fruit Garden
Gardens To Plan: Asian Inspired Garden
Do you prepare many Asian inspired dishes? I definitely do. With proper planning, you can have fresh vegetables and herbs from March to November (or year-round in a greenhouse), even in cold climates. Your choices of what you will grow based on what area of Asia you prefer - be it the Philippines, Japan, Thailand,… Continue reading Gardens To Plan: Asian Inspired Garden
Gardens To Plan: Salsa & Taco Garden
Love fresh salsa? Imagine how convenient it would be to have everything you need for fresh salsa. Garden fresh veggies. Walking into your gardens and picking in late summer, then heading to the kitchen - maybe even an outdoor kitchen - and starting to create so many meals. Nothing older than a few minutes, as… Continue reading Gardens To Plan: Salsa & Taco Garden