Summer slips into fall. Well, maybe eventually. Eastern Black Swallowtail in caterpillar form, eating my Lovage plant. They eventually chewed it down to a nub, then left town, but by the end of the month, it had started to recover. The chive plant started from seed this spring. Pea shoots are just starting. After a… Continue reading September In The Garden
Month: September 2025
Fall Planting Schedule For Grow Zone 7a
Fall showed up this week on the calendar in the Eastern Panhandle, but not in the weather. We did get rain, which is essential, after a long, dry August and most of September. It'll be a while till sweater season. The nighttime temps are still warm, which has encouraged my fall crops that I planted… Continue reading Fall Planting Schedule For Grow Zone 7a
Trespassers Will Be Composted
Last fall, I saw a cute sign at a local plant nursery, but it was so expensive I nearly blanched. I was wandering through Amazon, rotting in bed, when I saw this one: It was twice the size and perhaps not as rustic-looking, but it was an affordable luxury that I treated myself to. At… Continue reading Trespassers Will Be Composted
Going To A Native Plant Sale
With our move at the end of March, I missed out on having anywhere ready to plant in the spring. But with fall looming, I was ready. While this plant sale wasn't for West Virginia - it was held in Northern Virginia, let's be real: Until 1863, it was part of Virginia. So a lot… Continue reading Going To A Native Plant Sale
National Preparedness Month: The Best Prepper Food Choices
September is National Preparedness Month, a good time to reflect on what's happening in your life. Time to assess how you prepare for natural disasters, cold weather, financial challenges, and illness. And even civil unrest. One of the easiest ways to prepare for the cold months is a well-stocked pantry. It's not even about being… Continue reading National Preparedness Month: The Best Prepper Food Choices