Lessons From the Garden

10 October Gardening Tasks

10 October Gardening Tasks

About this time of year, my joy of gardening is starting to diminish. The leaves start to change colors and the air has become crisp. My plants are done fruiting,...

10 October Gardening Tasks

About this time of year, my joy of gardening is starting to diminish. The leaves start to change colors and the air has become crisp. My plants are done fruiting,...

Gardening in Clay Soil

Gardening in Clay Soil

Our property has heavy clay soil.  Although I have brought in soil for some areas, I can't get away from dealing with the clay.  If you have clay soil, you...

Gardening in Clay Soil

Our property has heavy clay soil.  Although I have brought in soil for some areas, I can't get away from dealing with the clay.  If you have clay soil, you...

Perennial Garden-Season of Color

Perennial Garden-Season of Color

I'm redoing one of my flower beds that has gotten out of control.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the look of the cottage gardens where everything is intermixed, but...

Perennial Garden-Season of Color

I'm redoing one of my flower beds that has gotten out of control.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the look of the cottage gardens where everything is intermixed, but...

Fall Planting for Now and Spring

Fall Planting for Now and Spring

Fall is a great time to reset my garden. The disappointment of bug damage and other unfortunate growing issues can be wiped away by growing fresh cool weather crops.   I'm...

Fall Planting for Now and Spring

Fall is a great time to reset my garden. The disappointment of bug damage and other unfortunate growing issues can be wiped away by growing fresh cool weather crops.   I'm...

Coneflowers: Aster Yellows Vs. Eriophyid Mites

Coneflowers: Aster Yellows Vs. Eriophyid Mites

Have you noticed strange growths or damage on your coneflowers? Mine are looking very strange, so I did some research. It could be a sign of Aster Yellow Disease or an infestation of...

Coneflowers: Aster Yellows Vs. Eriophyid Mites

Have you noticed strange growths or damage on your coneflowers? Mine are looking very strange, so I did some research. It could be a sign of Aster Yellow Disease or an infestation of...

Rotten Tomatoes??

Rotten Tomatoes??

Are you finding your once beautiful tomatoes turning into mushy, rotten messes on the vine? Don't worry, you're not alone! Let's dive into the reasons why your tomatoes might be...

Rotten Tomatoes??

Are you finding your once beautiful tomatoes turning into mushy, rotten messes on the vine? Don't worry, you're not alone! Let's dive into the reasons why your tomatoes might be...