Hardy plants for hardy souls
I'm going to the Galanthus Gala to see my virtual gardening friends in real life! Galanthus is the botanical name for snowdrops. And a gala is . . . well, a quick AI-provided definition is "a special celebration or entertainment that's often hosted by a charity, nonprofit, or business." In this case, it's a gathering of gardeners who happen to like growing snowdrops, talking about snowdrops,…
The Cindervale Pearl: Written and illustrated by my son, this book makes a great gift for those hard-to-gift people in your life. Get one for yourself, too!
Moving Plants Out of Harm s Way Before Construction Starts A year ago last March, I learned that renovations were planned for our home. The kitchen was going to be bumped out onto the deck, so that it was even with the screened porch. The screened porch was going to be upgraded to a three-season room. [ ]
The weather's been crazy, to put it mildly. With this second, post-Christmas thaw the snow is mostly gone. Monday it almost reached 50°F and it wasn't raining, so I decided to walk around the garden and check on things.
Pruning is the only gardening chore you can do in mud season, because your plants (and the weeds!) are still frozen in the ground. It's a great excuse to get outside and do something--actual gardening! The weather is very unsettled during mud season, so it's best to be strategic about what gets pruned when.
Just for fun: a view of my snowy garden from the air. It's always nice to get a fresh perspective!
I need advice. What can I apply to these wooden birdhouses to make them weather-proof? Give me your advice in the comment section.
The weather outside is frightful, so time to catch up on all the gardening shows you missed. Here's some tips to get the most out of your viewing time.
If you have a large garden, consider a broadfork when you're writing up your wishlist. A broadfork is a multi-purpose tool that tackles big jobs but is easy on your back. Follow the link to learn more
It can get addictive--bringing dormant branches into the house so they can flower early is one way to get the jump on spring. Click the link to find out how!