A quick tour of our backyard gardens, which got off to a late start due to the inclement weather we had this spring, but are now finally in full swing. I think it's about time I shared the ever changing landscape of my backyard. We started the summer with a plan to build a … [Read more...] about The State of the Garden {A Tour}: July 2013
Gardening
How to Make a Seedling Tray Out of Recycled Products
Here in the Midwest, there is still snow on the ground, but temperatures are on the rise, and it's time to start thinking about gardens and, more importantly, getting seedlings started. We'll be starting our seedlings indoors because the temperatures still drop below freezing at … [Read more...] about How to Make a Seedling Tray Out of Recycled Products
Green Does My Garden Grow: Preparing for Next Year
When I considered what I would plant in my garden in the spring after Ole had finished placing each and every rock around the bed, I really just picked things that I liked. I didn't do much planning or thoughtful introspection. I knew I wanted a kitchen garden, a potager, and … [Read more...] about Green Does My Garden Grow: Preparing for Next Year
Planting an Herb Garden…in a Pot.
I have a relatively large backyard for living in an urban area, yet my herb gardens live in pots. There are many reasons for this, but I first became a believer in the potted herbs after my first attempt at growing them. I had purchased seedlings and planted them hoping to … [Read more...] about Planting an Herb Garden…in a Pot.