Last year, we had our first successful garlic harvest. This week, I am breaking apart two heads of garlic to replant, and so that we will have another harvest this coming summer. It's the perfect crop to get started in your fall garden! Garlic cloves are the individual bulbs that when planted will each become another head of garlic. So my 2 heads of garlic, plus some soil, water, and sunshine will grow into about 18 heads of garlic over the next few months. Planting & Growing ...
Gardening
November’s Garden in Pictures
I haven't been into gardening as much in the last few months as I usually am. I have been dealing with a lot of health issues and they have completely zapped my energy, so I've done as little as possible. Thankfully, gardeners have a lot of optimism. We always believe in a better tomorrow. We have to otherwise we would never plant anything! What starts as some dirt and a few seeds or bulbs turns into a beautiful garden in spring. It then flourishes all summer ...
A Walk in the Garden
One of the most perfect roses in my garden. By Memorial Day weekend, most gardeners in our area are harvesting their first spring crops. Strawberries, lettuce, spinach, spring onions, and even peas are starting to come in. Well, they are for some people. My garden isn't quite there yet. Since contemplating listing the house for the last few months, the stress of dealing with the unknown has definitely slowed down my typical enthusiasm. My gardens are about a month ...
DIY Raised Garden Beds
DIY Raised Garden Beds If you have ever looked on Pinterest for raised garden bed ideas, you probably had the same results that I did. Easily hundreds of beautiful gardens, made with just about any material imaginable, and at a wide variety of price points. While some of the raised garden bed kits are absolutely beautiful and will have the longevity that I am looking for, they have a price tag that would limit me from getting multiple beds in a single growing year. ...
How to Grow Peas
Originally published March 2016 Peas are one of my all time favorite spring vegetables. This year, I am growing 2 varieties of shell peas and 1 variety of snow peas. I start all of my pea plants from seed, and plant directly in the garden. They are extremely easy to grow, and even do well in hanging baskets, or other containers if you have limited space. And the best part - you can start your peas outside now! How to Grow Peas The first thing I want you ...