If you’ve been following the blog for awhile, you know this is my favorite time of year. I know I say that about every season but at this moment, when everything is changing by the second and brimming with possibilities, this is the time of year I … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Summer, 2015
Blink and you miss it. Subtle changes in the garden occur throughout the day and I often find myself watching nature's showstopping display while accomplishing nothing. I know this time is fleeting and I want to soak it all in. It's ridiculously … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow? | Late Spring, 2015
The other day I was walking through the yard headed for the barns when I saw a little movement in the grass. All of a sudden, in front of me and to my right and left, I was quickly surrounded by five escaping baby bunnies while a frantic mother … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Spring, 2015
I absolutely love this time of year in the garden. Subtle changes happen quickly and if you're not paying close attention, you miss the details. Like the swelling of the rose canes or the blush of the muscari before it pops open revealing its … [Read more...]
Garden Primer: Simple Vegetable Garden Tips For Every Size Garden
When we first moved into Kraemer House almost 10 years ago, we knew that we wanted a large garden. I had already started a list of things that I wanted: It had to be organized In full sun Enough room for a garden shed and eventually … [Read more...]
Spring Is Almost Here — Are You Ready To Garden?
Although you wouldn’t know it looking out my window, Spring is finally almost here. The days are getting a little longer and I swear under all that snow out there, the grass is starting to green up a little. I’m supposed to be at the Garden … [Read more...]
A Visit to Rodale Institute
Since snowmageddon is making its way way to us here in Pennsylvania, I thought it would be a great day to do some virtual gardening in case I get buried in the white stuff for a few weeks! By this time of year, I have a big stack of seed catalogs … [Read more...]
Garden Primer: Garlic 101
I love this time of year in the garden. Even though I’m ready for spring and can’t wait to get out there and dig in the dirt, the winter break gives me time to reflect and plan. While it appears the garden is slumbering through the cold winter in … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Winter, 2015
It’s only the second snowfall of the winter and I’m already dreaming of spring’s warmer weather. I know the garden needs this time to relax and recover from the past seasons, but I’m ready to get out and dig in the dirt. This time of year my … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow? | October, 2014
The garden is slowly creeping towards its winter slumber. While I love every single moment I get to to spend here, spring and fall are my favorite seasons. I love the frenetic energy that happens in the garden early in the year and the more relaxed … [Read more...]
