Things to Do in the May Garden
(contains affiliate links) May is one of the most exciting months in the garden. The anticipation of planting season is building, seedlings are filling up the greenhouse, spring bulbs are…
April Takeaways
Here in Zone 5b, April always feels like a month of transition. The weather begins to warm, trees slowly fill with leaves, and those first perennials start pushing their way…
How to Clear a New Garden Bed (3 Methods + What Actually Worked for Me)
Every now and then, I get the itch to expand my landscaping—does that happen to you too? Last summer, I noticed a spot on the south side of my house…
Seeds I’m Planting This Season
I am officially behind this year. It seems like no matter how much I plan, things sometimes just take longer… and that is okay. However, that means I am a…
Top 5 Favorite Perennials
I can’t believe it’s April already! The crocuses and hyacinths are in bloom, the daffodils are almost there and the tulips are popping up. It’s just a wonderful time to…
Growing Sprouts
Over winter, I got tired of the cold and gray days that seemed to last forever. I was dreaming of summer and my next garden when the thought dawned on…
Seed Starting 101
March in zone 5 means it is seed starting time and an exciting time! This is when the season starts warming up and us gardeners get to start doing what…
Late Winter Orchard Pruning
Last week I finally got something off my to-do list - pruning our fruit orchard! I’m still getting the hang of it but definitely making progress. Perhaps you feel the…
An Interview About The Garden Book
I thought it would be fun to answer some of the most common questions I’ve been asked about The Garden Book — why I created it, who it’s for, and…
Grape Vine Pruning
Now that it's late winter, the garden chores are starting to call. The first on on my list is to prune the grape vines that we have. This is my…