Two For Tuesday

I would rather be called a ‘tweeter’ then a ‘blogger’ and in this short share I’ll tell you why.  When I wasn’t out in the garden today preparing for the cold days ahead I was at my desk putting the finishing touches on a podcast and networking the community growing on #gardenchat.    When I finally [...]

Crimes Against Horticulture With Billy Goodnick

Photo by Courtney Tompkins Not often do I find myself giggling about unseemly acts as I did during what you are about to hear today.   I’m excited to add to my podcast collection, a piece created with my friend Billy who is not only a talented garden writer for Fine Gardening, but also happens to be a witty social [...]

Monday Roll With It

Sometimes the best way to kick start a Monday is just get down in the stones and roll with it! I couldn’t help but get down and give that little kitty some love while taking this photo one sunny Monday morning this summer.   As I was down on the ground eye to eye with Boo [...]

It’s Not Too Late

Greenhouse In September It appears cold weather is moving in early this year bringing unseasonal temperatures at night and possibility of frost is in the forecast.  If you are like me and wait till the last minute working best under pressure you know that it isn’t too late to get a greenhouse up NOW so you can continue [...]

Loaded With ‘Yummy’ – Nuts are Optional

Pumpkin in Raised Beds Why is it that the temperature drops and my mouth begins watering for some yummy autumn harvest treats from the garden?  Today is a tad below normal in temperature and I’m looking at my pumpkin plants longing for them to be ready to harvested.  That just isn’t going to happen in my raised bed for [...]