Did you ever think about how much waiting gardeners do?I'm currently waiting for my sweet corn ears to fill out. I've spent less time obsessing over the corn this year, except for that one day when I …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day – July 2007
July in the garden. This is the time when it is too hot to do much about anything in the garden but relax in the hammock and occasionally go out and harvest some vegetables. But the summer flowers …
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A Brief Mention of Cherry Tomatoes
The first cherry tomatoes of the season are worth a mention but are hardly worth a ritual to welcome them.These were hiding almost down at ground level but were given away by the light of the evening …
Triumph at May Dreams Gardens
Today, I picked green beans.I have triumphed over the rabbits, who for years have eaten my bean plants as fast as soon as they reach a reasonable size.I don't know if my triumph is for this year or …
Bloom Day, Book Club, Corn Silks
Bloom DayI think most garden bloggers have figured out when Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day is, on the 15th of every month. July marks our sixth one. For those who haven't heard of it, the idea is that on …
Behold, Cucumbers
Behold, the days of cucumbers have arrived.There is the perception amongst some gardeners that home grown cucumbers don't taste that much different from store bought, so what's the point in growing …