Same Ol’ Same Ol’ The thing about gardeners is that we like consistency. To be successful caretakers of plants, we know we must provide steady amounts of moisture, nutrients and heat to the extent that we can control these things. That’s why gardening in the marginal season of late winter and early spring is so challenging. Nature’s…
Full Disclosure First off, let me be completely upfront about this post: I planted my original blueberries nine years ago, and have never pruned them. They came in three-gallon containers, were well shaped from the start and have increased in production each year since I set them out. They have been wonderful producers and have…
The Buy Of The Week Planting roses has not always been on my agenda. It’s funny the progression my gardening philosophy has gone through. It used to be “I’ll only grow it if I can eat it.” Then it was “Other than my veggies and herbs, anything I plant has to take care of itself…
It’s Planting Time! Planting season has begun and I’m thinking about strawberries. I just finished planting a new strawberry bed where winter lettuce and mizuna had been growing. Thought it might be a good time to share our experience with this perennial favorite. Save Money I planted bare root strawberries. Bare root plants are the same…
Let’s Go! Our seed selections have been made. Our soil blocker has arrived and the blocking mix is ready to “just add water”. Our succession plan (though never “final”) has been made. This weekend is the beginning of February, which is the beginning of our planting season. Time to start seeds! So Here’s The Plan We…