Until today, I had no idea that the inside of a persimmon seed could tell us what kind of winter we are going to have. Knowing it now, I am on a quest to find some locally grown persimmons so I can …
More precious than gold or rubies
These were delicious! More precious to me than gold or rubies, at least for the moment, are the first raspberries from my garden. I planted these raspberry brambles in the spring of 2011 and didn't …
Aster Personality Quiz
The asters are in full bloom today, September 29th, the feast day of St. Michael the Archangel, which is observed by some Christian traditions. In my garden, it is observed by remembering to call the …
I may garden by myself…
I may garden by myself, but I am never alone in my garden. When I am working in my vegetable garden, I can feel my Dad standing beside me, admiring the neatness of the raised beds. I'm sure, too, …
Wildflower Wednesday: Serviceberries
When thinking about "wildflowers", we should not forget the trees and shrubs. They often offer not only flowers, but food and shelter for insects and birds alike and interest across many …
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Guest Post: Vegetable Garden Update
Garden fairies here. We are garden fairies and we are providing an update on the vegetable garden, but first we wanted to write a few words about some of the re-bloom that is going on around …
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