They are two of the best tools in my gardening tool box. Engineering marvels, really.I can grasp, grip, pull, pinch, hold, scoop, smooth, and pat with them, and I never lose them in the garden.They …
Looking at Ground Level to Really See
You’ll never really know your garden if you just stand there leaning on a hoe, looking down at where the plants are.To really know your garden, you’ve got to get down on your hands and knees and …
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What To Do While Waiting For Seeds To Germinate
Now what?I’ve sown seeds for the early spring vegetables outside in the garden, and inside I’ve sown seeds for tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and a few flowers.Now what?I’ve taken dozens of pictures of …
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How I Got My Knees All Dirty: Ribbon Grass Dig Out
Yesterday, I started digging out all the ribbon grass that I no longer want in my garden.This is the before picture of the grass.It's too invasive. It has zero winter interest. I think voles like it …
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Sloppy Gardening at May Dreams Gardens
There is some sloppy gardening going on here at May Dreams Gardens!Indeed, the raised bed vegetable garden may have given the impression that all is neat and in order around here.But that is not the …
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Slowly, Signs Of Spring Emerge
What are the early signs of spring in your garden?Here at May Dreams Gardens, the crocuses bloom first and signal that spring is coming. Is there a flower more resilient than the crocus?On Saturday, …