Gardening in Autumn
Things got out of hand in the garden quickly when I was unable to get out and work on it for a couple of months. Some of the garden beds became overrun with weeds and dead flower heads. Kudos go … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Garden
July Gardening
In central North Carolina, gardening in July is mostly about maintenance and enjoying the fruits of the spring labor. Since I do mostly flowers, I don’t mention the abundant and wonderful fruits and vegetables. The Farmers’ Markets are overflowing with … Continue reading →
Garden Time – May 2023
May is the perfect time for gardening in central North Carolina. The average temperature has warmed up enough to make the plants grow happily but hasn’t yet reached the sizzling levels that will make summer pretty miserable. At this point … Continue reading →
Mother’s Day Came Early This Year
My husband proclaimed last Sunday was an early Mother’s Day because he had a great pair of gifts and couldn’t wait to give them to me. He knows me well. The changing weather this time of year and daffodils and … Continue reading →
Gardening in July
Summer is in full swing now. In North Carolina that means daytime temperatures averaging in the high 80s with frequent ventures in the 90s. And the humidity is often so dense it feels like cutting through a blanket just to … Continue reading →
Nature Dilemma
A couple of days ago I looked out my office window, which gives a nice view of the back and side yards of our house. Something small wiggled in the grass just off the patio. A mouse, I thought at … Continue reading →
April in the Garden
It’s finally here! The month when nature in central North Carolina covers itself in glory. Dogwoods, fruit trees, azaleas, tulips, and iris bloom in a riot of colors. Daytime temperatures are generally comfortable enough to make working in the garden … Continue reading →