Author Archives: carolee

About carolee

A former professional herb and lavender grower, now just growing for joy in my new potager. When I'm not in the garden, I'm in the kitchen, writing, or traveling to great gardens.

Disappointed

Posted on April 22, 2019

The order from Swan Island Dahlias arrived, filling me with heady anticipation.   I’ve been thinking about them for months.  I could already see those gorgeous photos from their glossy catalog transferred into my gardens; bouquets of beautiful blooms were … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: April 20

Posted on April 20, 2019

  It’s raining for the 4th day in a row, with a blustery wind so some of the photos for today are a bit blurry!   A couple were taken during a break in the rain just as the sun … Continue reading →

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10th Seeding

Posted on April 18, 2019

Usually by this seeding, I begin to wonder if there will be room for it all in the potager, gardens and borders;  partly because the outdoor bench area and greenhouse are full, dozens of flats sit on un-planted raised beds, … Continue reading →

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Cutting Garden Clean-up

Posted on April 16, 2019

The forecast was for a rainy Monday, with possible thunderstorms, but we were blessed with sunshine the entire day!  Taking advantage of the unexpectedly clear day, the Cutting Garden was next on the list to be cleaned and tidied.  Since … Continue reading →

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Busy, busy!

Posted on April 15, 2019

  What a good week, mostly!  The first apricot-trumpet daffodils opened, heralding in three full days of sunshine!  Carrots, more peas, kohlrabi and beets were direct seeded, and the first of the broccoli plants were set into their bed.  All … Continue reading →

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Emergence!

Posted on April 9, 2019

  The first seeds sown outdoors in 2019 have emerged!  “Green Arrow” peas have sprouted and will soon be reaching their support fence.  The edging of miniature tulips on the left is filling in nicely, too.    And I can … Continue reading →

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Strawberry troubles

Posted on April 6, 2019

With the potager’s interior borders finally cleaned, it was time to turn my attention to the beds proper, and the first bed that screamed “Help ME!” was this strawberry bed.    These “Honeonye” plants were moved from my friend Chris’s … Continue reading →

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