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: Season Extenders
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
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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
Seed to Seed ~ Keep the Ball Rolling
Spinach was one of the first crops that I directly seeded into our garden this spring. The 10 little sprouts which germinated, grew into modest sized plants. I have been stealing a few leaves for our daily lunch, since the end of … Continue reading
Rain Sheild for Tomatoes
Ask any group of people how they feel about tomatoes, and you’ll get mixed reviews. A lot of people love tomatoes with their bright colors and acidic but sweet flavor. Some will pass on eating raw tomatoes, preferring them in soups, sauces and salsas. Others will … Continue reading