In a 4 x 8 raised bed, I've managed to plant six hills of zucchini. Left to right, "Gold Rush", "Ambassador" and "Gold Bar", two hills of each. Behind that bed is a 2 x 8 foot bed with green beans, …
A Good Problem To Have
We know that there are going to be problems each year in the garden. Bugs, weeds, plant diseases, too much rain, too little rain, late frost, early frost, rabbits, deer, the list could go on and …
Then There Were Three
Earlier today, I noticed that one of the "Cue Ball" zucchini was getting to be a pretty good size, which is when I realized that I wasn't quite sure what size it should be for harvesting. After a …
Gardener’s Muse on Hoeing
Hoeingby John UpdikeI sometimes fear the younger generationwill be deprived of the pleasures of hoeing;there is no knowinghow many souls have been formed by thissimple exercise.The dry earth like a …
Rock-a-bye Gardener, in the Tree Shade
What does a gardener wish for when she plants a tree? Just a little shade for her hammock so she can while away the day and dream about her garden.Here's the view from the hammock...And if you lay in …
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Vegetable Garden Tour Today
Thanks in advance for stopping by to see my vegetable garden this evening!As you walk into the raised bed garden area, you'll see some Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' growing at your feet. I refuse to call it …
