Category Archives: cutting garden

Today’s Transplanting

Posted on March 11, 2019 by carolee

Anticipating that the first of the plants will be moved from the basement to the greenhouse soon, I transplanted more flats even though they had to go in awkward places here and there. With all the “regular” growing space totally … Continue reading →

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Dallying with Dahlias

Posted on January 17, 2019 by carolee

Now that the plan for the vegetable portion of the potager is fairly well in hand, it’s time to focus again on the flowers. A bit of thought was given to flowers way back in early October, when it was … Continue reading →

Posted in cutting garden, dahlias, Uncategorized | Tagged bouquets, cutting garden, dahlias, gardening in Indiana, orange flowers, Potager | 13 Comments

First Seed Order!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by carolee

As the 2018 growing season slides to an end here in central Indiana, (there’s SNOW forecast for tomorrow!) anticipation is already beginning for the 2019 garden! The first seed order was placed before Oct. 31 in order to qualify for … Continue reading →

Posted in annuals, cutting garden, Uncategorized | Tagged annual flowers, aster, cutting garden, emilia, marigolds, Potager, seeds, snapdragons, triploid marigolds, zinnias | 13 Comments

Coming back…

Posted on July 30, 2018 by carolee

after vacation is always a let-down. While you were away, the weeds had a field day, inviting all their friends to join them in paths that were neat and tidy before you left! A big storm that went through … Continue reading →

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Let Some Perennials Self-Seed

Posted on June 21, 2018 by carolee

It’s the Summer Solstice…amazing! A few days ago it was April, and suddenly it’s mid-June. Summer already and I’m still planting annuals! Thank goodness a lot of the flowers in the garden just planted themselves and return year after year … Continue reading →

Posted in cutting garden, flowers, Summer Solstice, Uncategorized | Tagged Chim Chimnee, cut flowers, flower gardening, flowers, perennial flowers, rudbeckia, self-seeding perennials, Summer Solstice | 13 Comments

Things I should have known by now

Posted on October 3, 2017 by carolee

At my advanced age, the number of things that I haven’t yet learned (or have forgotten) is still surprising. Here’s a few of yesterday’s revelations: Cleaning the Front Island, which is located around and under black walnut trees, without a hard hat … Continue reading →

Posted in cutting garden, garden planning, gardening, kitchen gardens, Potager, Uncategorized | Tagged black walnuts, cutting garden, Deadheading, gardening, hostas, learning, planning, potager | 16 Comments

July in Review

Posted on July 31, 2017 by carolee

“Fast and furious” best describes the changing gardens this month. We’ve had a few hot, humid days that are typical of July here in central Indiana, but for the most part it has been cooler than normal. Thus, many mornings … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday July 29

Posted on July 29, 2017 by carolee

The gardens are changing fast as the daylilies fade away, but there are still things that bring a smile today. This late, double-flowered soft peach daylily is becoming one of my favorites. The bounty from the potager increases daily. … Continue reading →

Posted in cutting garden, harvest, Harvest Journal, Potager, Six on Saturday, Uncategorized, vegetable gardening | Tagged cutting garden, flowers, gardening, Harvest Journal, harvesting, melons, potager, Six on Saturday | 8 Comments

The Cutting Garden Begins

Posted on July 6, 2017 by carolee

This week I began a new project, a Cutting Garden behind the potager. You may recall my difficulty in cutting flowers from the proper gardens (See “Just Can’t Cut That” and Just Can’t Cut That 2″ for a reminder.) The … Continue reading →

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Free seeds!

Posted on March 3, 2017 by carolee

My free seeds from Renee’s Garden arrived in the mail recently. As a Garden Writer of America member, trialing seeds is one of the many perks of membership. If you have not visited her website (www.reneesgarden.com) please do. Not only will … Continue reading →

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