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
July Gardening Tips
Welcome to the hottest time of year in the Catskills! The heat can be tough on the garden, especially if there is a shortage of rain. It's still important to get out there and do what you can, though. Perhaps these July Gardening Tips will help you beat the heat! While we love the garden in the summer, we also love our rocking chairs, porch swing, and hammocks! One of our favorite things to do after a day of outdoor work is to relax with a cool beverage. Home-grown mint iced tea, … [Read more...] about July Gardening Tips
June Gardening Tips
Can you believe it's time for June Gardening Tips? The year is almost half over, and yet, for us here in the Catskills, it's a spectacularly beautiful time of year. Don't get me wrong, as much as I love the gray, dreary winters we have in this area, I greatly appreciate the colors of our VERY SHORT summer season. WE LOVE OUR SUMMER Since our summer is so short, we relish it all the more. June is when we might still get some frost, but then things warm up, and the flowers begin to … [Read more...] about June Gardening Tips