It’s the middle of July and I’ve got a fair amount of empty garden area. After harvesting the garlic, pulling out bok choy and broccoli that bolted in the heat and an empty lettuce patch, I’m feeling the need to … Continue reading
Category Archives: Crop Planning
Gardeners Don’t Die, They Go To Seed
As an organic vegetable gardener, with growing permaculture tendencies, I have let many vegetables that over-wintered, go to seed this spring. My old habit would have been to pluck out the spent growth, add compost, and immediately sow new seeds or … Continue reading
Expired Seeds to Greens
Ok, I’ll admit it … I’m a seed hoarder. I guess there could be worse habits in life, so I’ll keep my seed collecting passion. Each January, I get all googly-eyed at the annual seed catalogs. They’re like a never-ending all-you-can-eat smorgasbord, where I … Continue reading
Frosted Greens
Our garden finally recieved its first hard frost. The frontyard green leaves are curled up tightly, which is a self-protective move, and dusted with white glitter. The wilted, sad looking leaves, are temporarily out of service. If I pick the … Continue reading
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The September weather has been fabulous so I am feeling that Autumn is sneaking in the back door. Mornings are cool and moist. Sunsets come earlier in the evening. It’s time to tuck and gather things away for the colder months to … Continue reading