Category Archives: kitchen gardens

April review of the Potager

Posted on May 1, 2017 by carolee

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 →

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Good bye, Good riddance March!

Posted on March 31, 2017 by carolee

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 | 24 Comments

Daffodils? That means pea-planting!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by carolee

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!

Posted on March 17, 2017 by carolee

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 →

Posted in garden planning, gardening, kitchen gardens, Lettuce, Potager, Uncategorized, vegetable gardening | Tagged colorful vegetables, gardening, growing vegetables, kitchen gardens, Lettuce, potager | 11 Comments

Tired of Waiting!

Posted on March 12, 2017 by carolee

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!

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 →

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

Posted on February 28, 2017 by carolee

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 | 8 Comments

Last Harvest, First Harvest

Posted on February 23, 2017 by carolee

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

Posted on January 16, 2017 by carolee

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

Posted on January 7, 2017 by carolee

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