A typical day in the January winter garden here looks like this: Yes, that's it. Snow everywhere. In fact, when our dog goes outside, little snowballs stick to his legs. I have to use a warm washcloth to individually melt the snowballs so he won't be in pain or freeze. But he loves being out in the snow in spite of that uncomfortable inconvenience. It is a pretty sight, the snow. Really it is. Especially when you're indoors in the warmth looking out the window. Or … [Read more...] about January Winter Garden Tour|Winter Gardening in a Cold Climate
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December Garden Tips
Happy December! It's about to become "officially" winter, even though we've had quite a bit of snow and cold temperatures already! Here are your December Garden Tips! December Garden Tips Yes, there are plenty of things you can do in December...even if it is cold and snowy outside. https://youtu.be/5wF90pk4bpc "Dream a Little Dream".....(Of Your Garden) I- Begin dreaming of your garden this upcoming spring. Jot notes as you think of ideas. Ways to get started: -Start with color. … [Read more...] about December Garden Tips
November Garden Tips
Is gardening the furthest thought from your mind right now? For us, we're in "hygge"-mode, so I get it. Maybe, though, these November Garden Tips will leave you feeling inspired! November Garden Tips 1- If you haven't already, and the ground can still be worked, plant garlic, onions, and/or ornamental alliums. If you saved some of this year's harvest for your seed garlic, I hope you are planting the largest, heartiest, bulbs. (Well, you actually plant the individual cloves) The bigger … [Read more...] about November Garden Tips
October Garden Tips
Here we are - October Garden Tips! Where we live in the Catskills, the transition from Autumn to Winter can be rather abrupt. Basically, around mid-October, it can start snowing. (We've even seen flurries as early as September!) It generally doesn't stop until sometime in May, with an occasional flurry in June. We are frantically pulling out the weedy, dead areas, as well as putting away any outdoor "decor." The happy part is, now is the time to plan for next year! October … [Read more...] about October Garden Tips
Vegetable Garden|Planting List
Here is the vegetable garden planting list! In this post, I'll provide you with a list of the plants we are growing (or attempting to grow). I'll also link to my video with a tour of the garden! We are so excited for this year's growing season. So many people have jumped on the gardening bandwagon. Without further ado, here are the plants we are growing: https://youtu.be/mJep-wNLZVQ VEGETABLE GARDEN BED NUMBER ONE: This is our Brassica bed. We've planted garlic, along with … [Read more...] about Vegetable Garden|Planting List