Category: Gardening
Tarragon, okra and cowpeas are new arrivals to the garden palate
Both the okra and cowpeas seed I planted this year were supplied by Ken and Martha Laing through the seed exchange that was part of the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario conference last December
Growing Concerns: Gardens evolve, but their value remains unchanged
If you are frustrated, go pull weeds. You will be surprised how little time it takes to work through those feelings and be at peace again.
Growing Concerns: Portulaca versatile, low maintenance, heat tolerant
Here are a few plants I overlooked in the spring but will try now and perhaps they will make it onto my list of next year.
Growing Concerns: Less is more in front gardens
As gardeners, we notice the house with nice gardens or wonderful use of colour and texture.
Growing Concerns: Planters may need pruning, water despite rain
A friend asked me why her petunia baskets were starting to get bald in the middle.