I originally wrote this post in November 2013 .. In the past 2 years our frontyard garden has changed, and expanded. I cherish looking out my office window at it, even on a stormy day like today 🙂 November 2013 ~ … Continue reading
Kale & Carrots
It’s official !! My bumper crops for 2013 are Kale and Carrots! (Green Beans and Broccoli were also in the race for top spot.) Last year, Green Peas were leaders of the pack, along with Salad Greens. I am learning that … Continue reading
Comox Valley Growers & Seed Savers Garden Tour
I’d like to thank Comox Valley Growers & Seed Savers, especially Dianna Talbot, for inviting me to be part of their 2013 Garden Tour. I thoroughly enjoyed opening my frontyard vegetable garden to all the CVGSS members and answering their … Continue reading
Reap What You Sow
Unbelievably, it is the middle of September. Autumn has arrived. Where did summer go? I think I ask that question every year as endless hot, dry nights turn into cool, misty mornings. Sunflowers are still smiling, tomato vines are listing as … Continue reading
How to Plant Garlic
I’ve only grown garlic for the past 3 years, but have had good success with this easy, low maintenance crop. I plant cloves in my garden sometime between mid-September through to November. The garlic will be ready to harvest the … Continue reading