As we enter fall, it is time to plant garlic (and shallots) before winter arrives. Back in Western Washington, in grow zone 8b, I could often plant into early December - I just had to pay attention to any Canadian freezes that were forecasted. Those came late, though. It was definitely easier gardening for the… Continue reading Planting Garlic in Grow Zone 7a
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The New Garden: Getting Closer To Being Done
In parts one and two, I wrote about building the new garden. Part 3 was about creating a Hugelkultur Raised Bed style. In April, I also discussed my planning. The real work waited: moving in the soil and filling the beds. The truth is, I had to do a fence before this; had we not… Continue reading The New Garden: Getting Closer To Being Done
September In The Garden
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
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