Don't you just love the birds? Those delightfully feathered friends are certainly our allies in the garden! They eat the bugs that prey upon our veggies and other plants. As a thank you, we provide them with clean houses in which to build their nests each spring. Read on to learn how to clean a birdhouse. Step One - Preparation Since birds can, unfortunately, sometimes be the carriers of disease, I'd strongly encourage the use of protective measures, such as gloves and a mask. I also like … [Read more...] about How to Clean a Birdhouse
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
September Garden Tips
September is here! And in the Catskills, that means it's getting chillier all the time. We will most likely still have a short heat wave ahead, but for the most part, it feels like Autumn. That means it's time for September Garden Tips! We have a spectacular display this time of year as the leaves begin to change color. People come from all over just to take in the gorgeous mountain views. ("Leaf-Peepers") SEPTEMBER GARDENING TIPS 1- Clean your birdhouses. For detailed … [Read more...] about September Garden Tips
August Gardening Tips
Here it is - that bittersweet time of year when we don't know how much more of a "summer" we'll get up here in these hills. No matter what the season brings, these August Gardening Tips ought to help you weather any situation. 1- Keep up with watering. Pay attention - we tend to get these sudden, heavy storms this time of year. Then the rest of the time it feels like a tropical, balmy sweat-pit. Watch for things like yellowing leaves or moldy growth. It's a bit of a tricky, … [Read more...] about August Gardening 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