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February 16, 2020
Category Archives: seasons
January 15, 2020
Winter reading for Ecologically-Minded Folks & Gardeners
I never get tired of learning from others in the trade, and since winter time is a Northeast gardener’s best opportunity to sharpen their knowledge, Continue reading
February 5, 2017
The Phenological Wonders of February
The first week of February is significant in many cultures, for it’s the point in the year which signals the arrival of spring, Continue reading
April 5, 2015
Create the Ideal Spot for Germinating Heat-loving Crops
As promised, today I want to share with you some helpful tips for starting tomato, pepper and eggplant seedlings Continue reading
March 29, 2015
Get Psyched for Spring Sewing!
In this short YouTube clip, adorable U.K. T.V. gardener Alys Fowler shares with you some tips on spring sewing Continue reading
March 1, 2015
Special Delivery: Seeds
Oh boy! Its like Christmas Day around here since my long-awaited Continue reading
December 21, 2014
Happy Winter Solstice! What are those red berries…
Have you noticed those bushes with the bright red berries along roadsides and streams lately? The ones that really stand out against a fresh snow Continue reading
March 16, 2014
Is it spring yet? Season-Extension tips…
It seems our already-short spring planting season will have to be squeezed into an even tighter window this year, Continue reading
December 13, 2013
Hone Your Garden Know-how and Give Back to Your Community: Become a Master Gardener!
If you’re looking for opportunities for furthering your horticultural knowledge while connecting with other gardeners in your region, consider Continue reading
Winter Garden Chores Inspiration via Youtube
December 6, 2013 by Adrianne | 0 comments
I don’t know about you, but this spell of warmish weather has me putting off indoor work to go out and get dirty one last time before the world really freezes up here in the Catskills. Do you know about Alys Fowler? She used to host a garden TV show on BBC’s Guardian network, and I find her program super inspiring. FYI, in England, they call community garden plots “allotments”. How cute is that? Have a watch and then get outside and get some mud on ya!