I just got my daffodils, crocus, allium, and imperial crown lilies in the mail; and with tempertures in the 70s, today’s the day to plant. …
Seasons
Weekend Project: A Place for the Fire Pit!
This weekend, we made a formal spot for our fire pit. Here is what our plan was an what we should have done to keep …
Collecting Seeds
Fall temperatures and the flowers are producing seeds! Collect some and let some fall for the birds to munch on. Just remember a few things …
Happy First Day of Autumn!
Happy seed collecting time!
Keeping a Garden Journal
With Autumn blowing in it’s cooler temperatures, it’s a great time to jot down some notes from this year’s garden. Things to note: Where you …
A Little September Garden Care
We’ve got a taste now of the cooler weather, nights in the 50s and 60s, days in the 70s. Now it’s time to give your …
Dahlias
Dahlias are just happy and look great with mums or ornamental cabbages this time of year. This purple variety is the first to bloom out …
Harvest Time!
I don’t know about you, but I’ve got tons of tomatoes. I love searching out the little red and yellow fruits, but when the fridge …
Wonders of Watercress
You may have a natural spring with watercress growing in it like in Wisconsin. I wish I were that lucky. I’ve always known about watercress …
Wilds of Wisconsin
This past weekend, I was up in the non glaciated parts of southwest Wisconsin. The land is hilly and picturesque, a wonderfully serene world.