Last winter I put up the greenhouse in the backyard. Since we don’t have a lot of sunny window space in the house, I decided to start my seedlings in the greenhouse. There was plenty of space, and a whole lot of sun, so that wasn’t a problem. The trouble was, it was pretty cold … Read more
The St. Patrick’s day parades were happening in Seaside and Belmar this weekend and yet I still haven’t started a single seed indoors. Why?! None started yet, but they are all nice and organized… I’m ready to go! Well, a few reasons actually – but I’m not stressed or worried about being late with any … Read more
It’s been a mild winter in 2017 in New Jersey. February felt like it had more 60 degree days than it didn’t. The loose, opening buds on my fruit trees are giving me some anxiety because the temperature has dropped to seasonably reasonable lows this week. But as the ground thaws and we get closer … Read more
I’m looking to clear out and use most of my compost before the fall really starts dumping a ton more leaves on me. I’ve read of other gardeners making off with bags of their neighbor’s leaves that have been left curbside for pickup. Oy! Whether a blessing or a curse, this is something I will … Read more
I find that my mid to late summer garden is always a mess. I know I’m not alone, and it doesn’t stop me from showing it off, though my pride may be misplaced. As a busy human (I can’t even just say as a busy Mom cause I know EVERYONE is busy) I find small … Read more
Starting seeds indoors for Spring planting usually takes me a lot longer than I think it’s going to take. This year, I was ready. I set myself up with my shoe boxes of seeds, one flat of 72 plastic cells, complete with tray, clear plastic dome and seed warming electric mat. I got some Angry … Read more
I pulled the yellow pear tomato because the leaves had curled and wilted to such a degree that I can’t imagine there was any turning back. I also trashed the pumpkin vine from the same bed because I believe the borers actually dug into the best looking pumpkin on the vine and I’m just disgusted … Read more
Did you know that if you cut the bottom off a bunch of store bought celery, put it in a shallow dish of water for a day and then plant it outside it will RE-GROW?! Neither did I, but I read about it online and gave it a try and it’s totally working. I’m amazed. … Read more