Category: My Garden Posts

Spring has sprung

Spring has sprung

I can tell it’s finally here, I can feel it. I know because lately, when I walk outside, I have the pleasant urge to close my eyes, stand still, and turn my face to...

My 2011 Square Foot Gardening Plan

My 2011 Square Foot Gardening Plan

Last week we had a wonderful span of warmer weather–it’s the first time that all the snow has melted on the driveway and sidewalks! So of course, I start itching to get into the...

Harvest Time! (and August update)

Harvest Time! (and August update)

I love it when it’s finally time to enjoy the fruits, and vegetables, of my labors!!! Yum! In my new Easy Garden box I planted 4 squares of green beans, and we’ve been swimming...

Gardening Problems, Solutions, and Update

I’ve been so busy putting together my new fall planting schedule that I’ve fallen behind on giving garden updates. As I compared the pictures to my last update, I was amazed at how much...

The weather is holding. . .

The weather is holding. . .

I’m happy to say that we’ve had no snow or hail! The weather swings from hot to cold, with crazy winds in between, but my garden is FINALLY growing. Here’s my full report: From...

Back in the Garden, again. . .

Back in the Garden, again. . .

I am tired, achy, and sneezing my head off. I have a little bit of a sunburn and sore muscles everywhere. But I’m so happy to be outside working in my garden.  I’m not...

The strike is over. . .

The strike is over. . .

In case you didn’t notice, I went on strike. You see, not a week went by without snow or hail. Seriously!?! I was so frustrated–how can I write about MY square foot garden when...

My 2010 Square Foot Gardening Plan

My 2010 Square Foot Gardening Plan

I just realized that I never posted my 2010 gardening plan, or instructions on how to create a gardening plan. Here’s the first, and the “how to” will be following in a few days....

What the . . . hail?

What the . . . hail?

Yesterday it was hailing. No joke, hail. I decided last week that I’m not waiting for warm weather to prepare my garden beds–as long as it’s 45 degrees or more, I’m going to do...

It’s Not Too Late!

It’s Not Too Late!

I’m feeling so behind. I live in the Green Group, and for me it’s already week (-6). I have started my broccoli and parsley, but have yet to start my hot peppers, bell peppers,...