It seems that whenever we plant a seed there is always something lurking to attack it when it sprouts. It is usually some bug we cannot see or one that flies around and lands on the plant. I am very protective of my little seedlings. When something attacks them I fight back. Take a look at my recent deterrent. YouContinue reading “Are Your Plants Safe?”
Tag Archives: Vegetables
Transplanting Seedlings
I recently planted some seeds indoors. They sprouted and are ready for transplanting to a larger pot. I made a video so you can see how I transplant my seedlings. Check it out and leave a comment about the video and if you will be gardening this year. Enjoy!
2023 Gardening Was Great But 2024 Will Be Even Better!
It is hard to believe that 2023 came and left so quickly. As I pondered why, I realized I was busier than I thought. Here are photos of some of my 2023 harvests: One harvest included: crook neck squash, patty pan/scalloped squash, eggplant and tomatoes. I got several harvests of rhubarb from my garden. I hadContinue reading “2023 Gardening Was Great But 2024 Will Be Even Better!”
Growing Kale
Kale is a vegetable that is considered a real super food due to its high levels of anti-oxidants and vitamins. If you can grow it yourself, it is even better as this eliminates any commercial sprays that may have been added before you purchase it at the store and guarantees the kale is fresh. ItContinue reading “Growing Kale”
Grow Potatoes At Home
I find it disappointing when I go to the grocery store to buy a bag of potatoes and get them home only to find several of them are rotten. Somehow the rotten ones were not close to the area of the bag that you can see through and the smell was not obvious from theContinue reading “Grow Potatoes At Home”
Plant Once-Harvest for 10 Years+
Gardening is an enjoyable activity. However it can be time-consuming and sometimes labor intensive. That is why a couple of years ago I began researching perennial vegetables. At first it sounded like an oxymoron, but there are a few vegetables that are perennial in certain areas under the right growing conditions. In my research, IContinue reading “Plant Once-Harvest for 10 Years+”
All Soil is Not Created Equal
My last blog post shared information about how to start your garden. It encouraged you to assess your available growing space, decide how much you want to harvest, decide what type of garden you want, to check your growing zone and then make seed purchase decisions. Now that you have your seeds, it is timeContinue reading “All Soil is Not Created Equal”
How to Start Your Garden
It is now February. The weather is still cold in many areas and storms are a real concern. However, the first day of Spring is March 20, 2022 – just a month away! If you have decided to have a garden this year, it is time to make some decisions. AVAILABLE SPACE: How much spaceContinue reading “How to Start Your Garden”
Gardening in Michigan in February
This is a photo of my raised garden beds during the Winter in February, 2022. As you can see, everything is dormant and covered with snow now. There is about 5 inches of snow on the ground and the high temperature for today is forecast to be about 28 degrees farenheit. Burrrrrrr! These are newContinue reading “Gardening in Michigan in February”
Gardening for Better Health 