I aspire to be an amazing gardener, but the truth is, I'm still a relative newbie. If you had asked me 10 years ago if there was much I could or should do in my garden in autumn, I would have said no. The growing season is pretty much past, right? So what is left to do in the … [Read more...]
What’s Growing At Our House
The kids call it Poplar Farms. Tacking such a name on our lovely, but decidedly humble little 1-acre plot is a bit much, maybe, but I told my children they could name our house. Because, in the English classics at least, all homes have names. And my girls insisted our house should … [Read more...]
Five Things Tuesday: 5 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables for Your Container Garden
A couple of weeks ago, I told you about my container garden. It's been the perfect solution for a gal like me who wanted very much to have fresh vegetables in the summer, but just could not seem to meet with success in a traditional earth garden. But if you're considering trying a … [Read more...]
Container Gardening for the Horticulturally Challenged
Growing up, my parents were big garden people, growing just about every vegetable you can imagine in their backyard plot. I learned how to weed and water, dig potatoes and pull up carrots, break green beans by the bushel and pick only the prettiest bell peppers and the plumpest, sweetest … [Read more...]
