It is incredible how green things have gotten around here in just one week! Here’s a list of all the cool weather crops I have growing outside right now: Radishes: Peas Onions Lettuce Spinach Arugula Carrots Horseradish Broccoli I don’t have pictures of the following: PotatoesBrussel SproutsCabbageStrawberriesBlueberriesGarlic Phew! That’s a long list! Here are some… Continue reading Post 20: Cool Weather Crops
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Post 19: Spring Freeze
We are expecting temps in the low 20’s for the next three nights. Welcome to Springtime in Maryland. Of course, everything that I’ve planted has started popping up. So, I need to cover it all to make sure it survives. Even though cool weather crops can handle colder weather and light freezes, low 20’s or… Continue reading Post 19: Spring Freeze
Post 18: First Day of Spring!
Today is March 20th, which means two important things. First, it is my husband’s birthday. So, Happy Birthday Wes!! Second, it is the First Day of Spring!!!! Here are all of the things that are growing in my garden already. All of these are cool weather crops so if we happen to have a frost… Continue reading Post 18: First Day of Spring!
Post 17: Bma’s Birthday
My grandmother, who we called Bma, would have been 100 years old today. She’s been gone for several years now but I still think of her on a daily basis. I think it is very fitting that her 100th birthday fell on a “blog post” day. When I’m planting or doing anything in the garden… Continue reading Post 17: Bma’s Birthday
Post 16: Seeds are popping
Hello again and happy Sunday. I’d like to start out by freely admitting that I am terrible at coming up with titles for my blog posts. You have my permission to cringe or make a face at how corny they can be. Now that that’s out of the way, I have many updates for today.… Continue reading Post 16: Seeds are popping
Post 15: Spring is Coming!
Today I thought I’d give you some updates on all my growing adventures. First, I’d love some advice. After I transplanted these herbs, some of them seem to be struggling. The basil, Thai basil, and dill specifically. I thought maybe they needed some water, so I added more. Then I thought they needed light so… Continue reading Post 15: Spring is Coming!
Post 14: Changing over my AeroGarden
I was gifted an AeroGarden for Christmas. I had no idea how much I would love this thing. It comes with pods, soil inserts, fertilizer, and starter seeds. This particular one came with Genovese basil, Thai basil, dill, parsley, thyme, and peppermint. Everything sprouted except the mint so I replaced the seeds with cilantro (I… Continue reading Post 14: Changing over my AeroGarden
Post 13: Opening Day
At this point I am gardening all year long but I consider my season “Opening Day” to be when I first sow indoor seeds. TODAY is that day! The first thing I did was count how many soil inserts I would need for today. Then I hydrate them. Yes, I know what they look like.… Continue reading Post 13: Opening Day
Post 12: Planning
Those of you that know me well, know that I really like to plan. When I am having people over, I plan out each minute to get ready for the event and then I check off the list as I go (Yeah, I know how that sounds). Gardening is no different. I have already planned… Continue reading Post 12: Planning
Post 11: Black Raspberry Mess
I haven’t had the greatest success with home-grown raspberries. Yet. I’m fortunate enough to have wild raspberries in many forms in my backyard. I will never give up on raspberries because they are one of my favorite fruits. Black Raspberries specifically. If you’ve never had black raspberries before, I highly recommend you try them. There… Continue reading Post 11: Black Raspberry Mess