Tag Archives: learning

Sew, Sow–So what?

Posted on February 21, 2018 by carolee

I readily admit I am old and set in some ways, but I’m also trying to embrace new technology. Obviously I can encourage far more people to garden and continue gardening despite discouragements through blogging, than by silently burrowing … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, gardening, garlic, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, garden grammar, gardening, garlic, growing your own vegetables, learning, potager, seed sowing, sweet potatoes | 29 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

Fava questions

Posted on June 19, 2017 by carolee

I fell in love with the flavor of fava beans during trips to England and Italy, and since they are not available in markets here, I’m determined to grow my own. Long-time readers may remember my first dismal attempt last … Continue reading →

Posted in fava beans, gardening, harvest, kitchen gardens, Potager, Uncategorized | Tagged fava beans, gardening, kitchen garden, learning, potager | 7 Comments

Thwarting the birds

Posted on May 19, 2017 by carolee

Last year, I was overjoyed to begin picking a quart or so every few days from the strawberries I’d planted in the potager. They were older plants moved from the prior Cook’s Garden at the farm, so were off to … Continue reading →

Posted in berries, critter control, gardening, kitchen gardens, Potager, raised beds, row covers, Uncategorized | Tagged bamboo, berry netting, critter control, gardening, kitchen gardens, learning, potagers, strawberries | 10 Comments

Mum’s the word

Posted on April 21, 2017 by carolee

Well, the evaluation has taken place. Early last August, I purchased 36 potted mums, two varieties that are supposed to be hardy in our Zone 5 area, and planted them strategically in the gardens. I wanted to get them in … Continue reading →

Posted in garden maintenance, gardening, mums, Uncategorized | Tagged gardening, learning, mums, trimming | 33 Comments

Insulating the Greenhouse Follow-up

Posted on March 19, 2017 by carolee

For those of you interested in how much difference lining my 10’x 12′ hobby greenhouse with horticultural bubble wrap insulation made, here’s the follow up story and data so far. The night following exchanging the packing tape with official … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, hobby greenhouses, Potager, Uncategorized | Tagged gardening, greenhouse growing, hobby greenhouse, insulation, learning, planning | 7 Comments

Still growing

Posted on November 10, 2016 by carolee

Even though the first light frosts came last week, the potager is still producing and some plants are still growing. Of course, with cooler temperatures, shorter days, and weaker sunlight the growth is slow but some crops love these conditions. … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, harvest, kitchen gardens, Potager, row covers, Uncategorized | Tagged autumn, fall crops, frost, gardening, learning, potager, row covers, seeds | 1 Comment

What I learned today…

Posted on September 21, 2015 by carolee

Learning should be life-long, but some days are more educational than others. Here’s what I learned today. Arugula seeds can germinate in 36 hours. Actually, it could be less than 36 hours, because I admit I did not camp out … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, Potager, Uncategorized | Tagged arugula, critter control, garden pests, learning, squirrels | 3 Comments