I think I have the answer on why my corn has no ears and why I am seeing flowers pop up way away from where I planted them. I don’t know why I didn’t think of this reason sooner. There really can be …
Who’s in Charge in this Garden?
I have to ask myself, just who is in charge in my garden? These Black-eyed Susan’s (Rudbeckia hirta) are growing by the front walk. Once again, like the bee balm in my previous post, I didn’t plant …
Proof: Benefits of Untidiness
I now have proof that being a bit untidy in the garden does have some benefits. This lovely bee balm (Monarda) is growing next to the compost bins in the vegetable garden. I didn't plant it, it just …
Anticipation, It’s Making Me Wait
As I previously reported, although the corn was starting to tassel, I wasn't seeing any ears forming. Last night and again this morning I checked and I have found one ear forming. One ear! Hopefully, …
Harvest Update From the Garden
This is one of the first zinnia flowers. Normally, the Japanese beetles start eating these about the time they flower, but not this year. How wonderful! Perhaps they just didn't find them, tucked in …
How Does Your Garden Grow?
So how does the garden grow? Very well, today, since we got over an inch of rain in the morning. In central Indiana, we've been fortunate with the rain so far this year, generally getting some when we …
