Tag Archives: seed selection

Snowy days can lead to trouble!

Posted on February 13, 2019 by carolee

Too many snowy days can lead to trouble! The indoor job list has no appeal. It’s too nasty to venture outdoors. The lure of the computer beckons. Temptation fills page after page. “I’m only going to window shop,” one assures … Continue reading →

Posted in seed catalogs, Uncategorized, winter planning | Tagged Beth Chatto, gardening, perennials, Plant World Seeds, poppies, seed selection, seeds, shopping, temptation | 15 Comments

Gotta love those annuals!

Posted on July 26, 2017 by carolee

I’ve been away for a bit to eastern Ohio and then immediately on to Wisconsin, so I’ve been playing catch-up with the produce rather than writing since our return. Immediately upon turning into the driveway, it was obvious that the … Continue reading →

Posted in annuals, flowers, gardening, Uncategorized | Tagged annuals, flowers, gardening, potager, seed selection | 5 Comments

Nasturtium Revival

Posted on September 27, 2016 by carolee

It was 47 degrees this morning, the coolest temperatures we’ve had since May. Overnight, it feels like autumn, with a brisk breeze pulling golden leaves from the black walnut trees in a continual shower. I can feel my “end of … Continue reading →

Posted in edible flowers, gardening, Potager, Uncategorized | Tagged edible flowers, garden planning, gardening, kitchen gardens, nasturtiums, potager, seed selection | 1 Comment

Disappointments

Posted on September 8, 2016 by carolee

As the summer garden season draws to a close, it’s a good time to take stock and evaluate. Considering that I grew 197 varieties, not counting all the bulbs purchased, perennials and herbs that I moved from the farm, or … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, kitchen gardens, planting, Potager, seed catalogs, Uncategorized | Tagged evaluating the crop, garden planning, gardening, kitchen gardens, potager, seed selection | 2 Comments

Mouthwatering Melons

Posted on August 31, 2016 by carolee

One of the true delights of the potager has been the melon crop. If you read the post discussing melons when I was mulling over seed orders, you may recall that I chose 4 varieties of melon, plus 1 watermelon. … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, harvest, kitchen gardens, melons, Uncategorized, vertical growing | Tagged garden planning, gardening, kitchen gardens, melons, potager, seed selection | 1 Comment

Smallage, or Cutting Celery

Posted on May 4, 2016 by carolee

This week, I received word that George, the husband of a dear herbal friend passed away. George and Charlene had a lovely and full life, and learning of his passing brought back lots of memories. One was a day they … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, herbs, Potager, seeds, Uncategorized | Tagged cutting celery, herbs, potager, seed selection, seeds, smallage | 2 Comments

And yet more seeds!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by carolee

Before you shout at the screen, “But you promised you weren’t buying any more seeds!” I must explain. I’m a member of Garden Writers of America, a delightful, helpful organization that has many benefits of membership. One benefit is that … Continue reading →

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More seeds? Really?

Posted on February 3, 2016 by carolee

I vowed, “No more seeds. There’s already more than my potager can hold this year, and probably much of the next, in the seed storage boxes. I don’t need more seeds. I probably can’t even manage more seeds properly.” I … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, Potager, seeds, Uncategorized | Tagged culinary gardens, garden planning, gardening, kitchen gardens, potager, seed selection, seeds | 4 Comments

The Color Purple

Posted on January 5, 2016 by carolee

Healthy eating is a skyrocketing trend. Few people can be unaware of recent studies that show blueberries are “superfood.” Kale has become the new “foodie fad,” in everything from chips, soups, salads, and smoothies. Everyone is aware that eating brightly colored … Continue reading →

Posted in Potager, purple vegetables, seed catalogs, Uncategorized | Tagged anthrocyanins, potager, purple plants, purple vegetables, seed selection | 5 Comments

Mini Melons

Posted on January 3, 2016 by carolee

My search for climbers to grow on the potager arches continues. Right now I’m researching melons that will do well here in central Indiana. I’ve grown many melons in the past, both cantaloupe and watermelons, banana melons, and even citron, which I … Continue reading →

Posted in melons, Potager, Uncategorized, vertical growing | Tagged melons, seed selection, single-serving melons, trellis growing, vertical growing | 2 Comments