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Biding my time…
In my last post, “Resisting the Urge,” my growing impatience to get growing emerged. There were “Oregon Giant” snow peas planted on one of the potager’s trellises, but then planting was halted. The ground is so very dry, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged amaryllis, garden clean-up, gardening, Indiana gardening, Indiana weather, potager, snow peas, The Heirloom Garden
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February: Monthly Review
Snow arrived on January 31st and remained until February 26, except for a few piles where the driveway was plowed, and patches in the shade of the Lady Cottage and gazebo. I don’t know how more northern folks manage the … Continue reading
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Tagged amaryllis, growing your own veg, Indiana gardening, Indiana weather, monthly review, potager, spinach
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And suddenly it’s Golden!
This morning, seemingly overnight, our view has changed. Our world is suddenly golden. Leaves that were olive drab yesterday are transformed, especially when viewed backlit with sunshine. I’ve been pondering all summer, as we had week after week of nearly … Continue reading
Shade jobs
It’s hot! Even for me, so I’ve resorted to looking for jobs that can be done in the shade in mid-afternoon. The lavandins are blooming, and there was a sack of leftover ribbon from wand-making classes we used to hold … Continue reading
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Tagged Indiana gardening, Indiana weather, lavandins, lavender crafts, Lavender wands, patience
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Today’s changes
Just knew it was too good to last! The nice shower we got over the weekend was apparently enough to soften the soil so the Japanese beetles could emerge, and out they came. I saw this one on a rose … Continue reading
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Tagged blackberries, gardening, growing roses, Indiana gardening, Indiana weather, Japanese beetles, potager, Roses
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Wandering Thoughts
As the gardening work has stalled during this extended cold snap, I’ve found myself being more contemplative, with wandering thoughts. I’ve given up listening to the news for a while. I’m not sure anyone really knows what is best, but … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, gardening, herbs, Indiana gardening, Indiana weather, isolation, preparedness
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A Typical Hoosier Spring
Earlier this week the temperatures hit 80 degrees! T-shirt weather and I was able to accomplish so much! Plants were growing at an amazing rate. Just keeping the Bloom Journal caught up took several minutes each day. People ask why … Continue reading
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Tagged Bloom Journals, daffodils, erratic spring, gardening, Indiana gardening, Indiana weather
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February 2020: Monthly review
Overall, February was a wet, gloomy month. The gardens showed very little change. When it wasn’t snowing, it was raining. Of 29 days, the sun shown on Ground Hog Day (of course) and three others (when the ground was snow-covered.) … Continue reading
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Tagged harvest totals, Indiana gardening, Indiana weather, monthly review, potager, Slogger shoes
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Wishing for Spring…
Or maybe, BECAUSE of the snow on the ground, it’s time for a colorful Easter bunny! Yes, winter continues and the need for color is urgent. The spring wreath has been hung in the entryway, and the books on the … Continue reading
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Tagged daffodil doily, Indiana gardening, Indiana weather, potager, spring decor, sweet potato rooting
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