Archive for the 'My Garden' Category

16 Oct

I have not dug up my bulbs at the end of the summer for years because all of them are coming up fine each year, just where I’d like them to.  But one of these years I’m going to want to redo my bulb garden.  I understand after many years in the garden, they gradually [...]

18 Sep

Some of you are fortunate enough to be in climates that allow for gardening year round, while others like myself are enjoying our last weekend of summer. Fall begins this week, and we are enjoying cool weather early so it feels like fall.   I am picking the last of some of my vegetables and watching [...]

26 Aug

With hurricane Irene bearing down on us, I am concerned the wind in our trees and flooding over my gardens.  We shouldn’t have flooding, but occasionally do because of poor drainage yet to be repaired by our township…supposedly before winter…we’ll see how likely that is to happen, but I’m hopeful.   The terrain in the [...]

05 Jul

Not long ago, I joined a site that allows you to upload content for others to view, and depending upon how much activity your content receives, and other factors, you can make a little extra $$. Some do better than others at this, but I spend a little time at RedGage each week and enjoy [...]

15 Jun

About 4 years ago someone gave me a small Horseradish starter plant and it has taken off, growing beautifully in soil that could use a little help, but seems to be fine with this plant and the herbs growing in the garden….herbs are so forgiving.  The plant grows next to our rural mailbox and is [...]