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 …
Quest for Sweet Corn – Actions Taken
Is it just me, or do the coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) seem to have a little deeper color this year? I wonder if it is due to the lack of rainfall?Wait, I wasn't really out in the garden to take …
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Conquering Sweet Corn
I'm still working on conquering sweet corn. I have two gardens going this summer, as previously noted. The corn above is in the garden at my house. The corn below is in the garden next to where I grew …
