Here is your Mid-April Update: First, indoor seedlings are coming along nicely. Just so you know, all of the pictures that I put on every blog post were taken that day or the day before. I was a little worried last week because I had over-watered them. But it appears that I caught them just… Continue reading Post 21: Mid-April Update
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Post 20: Cool Weather Crops
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
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 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 9: Garden Food Year Round
My family eats food from our gardens all year long. There is nothing more satisfying than eating “fresh” green beans in the middle of February. Or being able to make Salsa in May with all home-grown ingredients. Or having a fresh salad from our cold frames for New Years Eve. I use a lot of… Continue reading Post 9: Garden Food Year Round
Post 8: Carrots
This time last year I pulled about 40 good-sized carrots. This year, about 20. But I’m still counting this year as a success. So, today’s “What Went Well Wednesday” is Carrots. Before my first season, I believed these things about carrots:1. Easy to grow2. Grown in the summer3. Orange WrongWrongSometimes Wrong When I figured out… Continue reading Post 8: Carrots