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 …
Paths, Lilies and Today’s Harvest
PathDo you know where this path will take you?To the other side of this flower bed.I found I was always cutting through this flower bed instead of going around it, so I decided to make a simple path …
Morning at May Dreams Gardens
Morning at May Dreams Gardens All gardens are especially happy, peaceful places early in the morning and in the evening right before the sunset.The early morning sun hasn't quite reached these …
Lessons from the Vegetable Garden
Gather 'round all you vegetable gardeners, both experienced and beginners. There's a lesson to be learned here.You may not heed my lesson, but I'm offering it anyway because if this can happen to me, …
Someday, We’ll Laugh About It
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, …
