Pulling Potatoes
September 13, 2012I spent yesterday morning digging potatoes. There’s probably no more rewarding garden task this time of year.
Weathering the Storm
September 6, 2012As you can tell from this picture, we had a wicked storm roll through our neighborhood last week.
American Goldfinches
August 30, 2012When the perennial borders do well, so do the American goldfinches. This year is no exception.
Garden Rehab
August 16, 2012After retuning from vacation, it’s always a challenge to get the garden in order. Because we were gone for nearly three weeks, there‘s quite a lot to do out there.
Garden Adventures in California
August 9, 2012We just returned from a wonderful vacation in California. While I really enjoyed visiting with friends in San Francisco, I most enjoyed setting my eyes on the giant sequoias for the first time in my life.
New Hens on the Way!
August 2, 2012I am so excited! We’re getting four new chickens to add to our flock.
Planter’s Pointers: Heading Back Plants
July 30, 2012“Dirt on Gardening” blogger Jessica Walliser demonstrates a pruning technique that can be used on bushes to keep them looking their best.
Bushes for Butterflies
July 26, 2012I have always loved butterfly bushes. Their big panicles of flowers are magnets for butterflies of all sorts, and at a mature height of up to 6 feet, they make quite the impression.
Wildflowers at Jennings Prairie
July 19, 2012I spent one afternoon last week with my son visiting Jennings Prairie, a restored prairie in Pennsylvania.
Planter’s Pointers: Divide a Perennial
July 18, 2012“Dirt on Gardening” blogger Jessica Walliser demonstrates how to divide a perennial plant to spread around the garden or share with a friend.
