The past week has been a "heat dome," with a heat wave of 100 ° most days. Going into it, I could see where we might see rain, and that was on the 4th of July. Not wanting the garlic to get wet after drying out in the bed the past 2 weeks, I went… Continue reading Garlic Harvest 2026
Category: Gardening
June In The Garden – The Second Half Of The Month
The second half of June went by so fast. It's already July 2nd, and I feel like summer is half over! How the 15th rolled in. Candy Sweet Onions are starting to get big. Shallots, I let go to flower. Start of purple beans. Marshmallow is starting to bloom. By the end of the month,… Continue reading June In The Garden – The Second Half Of The Month
Growing Nasturiums
I have a thing for Nasturium flowers - and have had most of my life. The flowers are easy to grow and edible, and the seeds can be pickled and used like capers. But the leaves also fill the beds, keeping moisture in. I didn't note names this year, but I will save seeds to… Continue reading Growing Nasturiums
June In The Garden – The First Half Of The Month
Photos of June in the garden, from the start of the month to the end of the second week. First nasturium flowers. Violas. First bell peppers. White Borage Eucalyptus. Yes, they seed as bad as a Dandelion does, but they are so pretty. Feral roses Wisteria in bloom The first week of June brought the… Continue reading June In The Garden – The First Half Of The Month
In The Garden: May
May began with one last frost and chillier days, then started the nighttime warm-up that is spring in the Shenandoah Valley. If that doesn't lead to visiting plant sales everywhere you see one.... I bought a lot of lavender starts, which I am growing to plant around the house. The beds are filling in and… Continue reading In The Garden: May