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April review of the Potager
Although it was slow-going early in the month due to continual rain, seeding and planting is caught up for the moment. The potager has really changed since April began. Several beds have seeded crops growing, like this one with peas … Continue reading
Posted in arbors, garden planning, gardening, garlic, kitchen gardens, Potager, raised beds, shallots, Spring, Uncategorized, vegetable gardening
Tagged gardening, garlic, kitchen gardens, potager, shallots, Spring
24 Comments
Good bye, Good riddance March!
At the end of February, I was so hopeful and excited for March to arrive. But, for the most part, except for some exceptional basketball viewing and a lovely quick trip to Florida, it has only been a frustrating … Continue reading
Posted in fairy gardens, gardening, garlic, kitchen gardens, monthly review, Potager, shallots, Uncategorized
Tagged gardening, kitchen gardens, peas, planting, potager, weather
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Daffodils? That means pea-planting!
Long before the advent of calendars, farm folk had sayings to help recall when certain chores needed to be done. I like following many of these old proverbs, because in my experience they are generally more accurate than dates. … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, kitchen gardens, planting, Potager, raised beds, Seeding, Uncategorized, vegetable gardening
Tagged daffodils, garden lore, gardening, grow your own food, kitchen gardens, peas, planting, potager, raised beds, seeds
11 Comments
Lettuce Rejoice!
I have to admit that one of my favorite plants to grow is lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Not because it is easy, although it IS one of the easiest plants anyone can grow, or because it is tasty—although it certainly … Continue reading
Tired of Waiting!
Tired of waiting, tired of waiting, so tired of waiting…for Spring! It’s been two steps forward, one step back over and over again. I clear and tidy, and then wish I hadn’t because the temperature plummets again. Last year I’d … Continue reading
Posted in garden books, gardening, kitchen gardens, Potager, seasonal decor, Spring, Uncategorized
Tagged Adelma Simmons, Beverly Nichols, garden books, gardening, Herbal Beginnings, herbs, potager, Tasha Tudor, tea herbs
13 Comments
Free seeds!
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
Posted in cutting garden, edible flowers, garden planning, gardening, kitchen gardens, planting, Potager, seed catalogs, Uncategorized, vegetable gardening
Tagged cutting garden, edible flowers, fava beans, fragrant plants, gardening, kitchen gardens, planning, potager, Renee's Garden Seeds, seeds, spinach
7 Comments
End of the Month
February has come to an end….the warmest February in Indiana’s officially recorded weather history. Even so, my gardens look pretty bleak, especially compared to many of the other blogs’ postings and photos. I just keep telling myself, “spring is creeping … Continue reading
Posted in garden design, garden planning, gardening, garlic, kitchen gardens, Potager, Uncategorized
Tagged dwarf iris, gardening, monthly review, potager, seasonal change, spring bulbs
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Last Harvest, First Harvest
Today I dug the very last of the potager’s 2016 crops: “Parisian”carrots. This is the first time in forty years that I’ve left crops to overwinter in the garden. Always before, everything not eaten immediately was harvested and canned, frozen, … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, harvest, kitchen gardens, Potager, preserving, raised beds, Uncategorized, vegetable gardening
Tagged carrots, chives, gardening, harvest, kitchen gardens, Parisian carrots, planting, potager, raised beds, storage
17 Comments
Can’t Cut It, Part 2
Sadly, my reluctance to cut extends into the potager as well. I just love looking at the beautiful patterns the veggies make in my raised beds. Just look at that lovely block of perfect “Little Gem” lettuces. How can … Continue reading
Posted in garden design, garden planning, gardening, harvest, kitchen gardens, Potager, Uncategorized
Tagged gardening, kitchen gardens, planning, planting, potager
28 Comments
The Potager Provides
This should more appropriately have been a New Year’s Day post, but as usual, the thought didn’t occur to me until today! New Year’s Day is the proper time for making resolutions, after all. Those who know me well know … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, kitchen gardens, Potager, Uncategorized
Tagged gardening, planning, potager, preserving
3 Comments