Category: General

  • Sweet Peppers and Baby Spiders

    Sweet Peppers and Baby Spiders

    With the arrival of March came a surge in energy that had me ready to hit the garden! Sowing and potting on my beloved Spider Plans for patio pots and hanging baskets was definitely at the top of mind. Known as one of nature’s hardiest houseplants, these little guys are undemanding making them perfect additions…

  • Pricking out time (Swiss Chard and Sweet Sultan seedlings)

    Pricking out time (Swiss Chard and Sweet Sultan seedlings)

    Amidst the warming sun of spring, my garden is eagerly anticipating summer’s blossoming. To keep up with its anticipation, I have filled every window sill in sight with trays full of young seedlings – a foreshadowing of late May when they will be planted into their beautiful beds outdoors! What is Pricking Out? Gardeners carefully…

  • Starting My New Garden

    The last few weeks have been a whirlwind! With the hustle and bustle of moving, I’ve had my hands full taking care of all sorts – from mowing freshly-cut grass with an unexpected lawnmower gift to tending newly transplanted plants. This new task was made even more challenging by having little time for gardening amongst…