The days grow short as we move into the end of the 2020 gardening season. This is the time when gardeners like to relax, sip some tea while warming our feet by the fire, and reflect on our gardening successes and near misses of the past season. But, gardening activity doesn’t come to a complete halt, as there are a few things to do in December. Here are my five gardening tasks for closing out 2020 strong and ensuring that our plants prosper in the New Year: #1 Houseplants Watch closely for … [Read more...] about Five Gardening Tips to End 2020 Strong
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Kill that Lawn, Grow Food
When Lisa and I where just married and struggling to keep fresh food on our table, a saint of a neighbor came to our rescue. Harry lived across the street, and his entire backyard was filled with produce-growing plants. His passion was vegetables and he purposely grew extra to share with family, neighbors, and the local food bank. Fresh tomatoes, peppers, squash and other bounty from his garden were delivered to our door. Believe me, we consumed every fruit he gave us! He was a lifesaver. A … [Read more...] about Kill that Lawn, Grow Food