Tag: garden planning

UPDATED MAP

Remember this? This is the OLD plant hardiness map that farmers and gardeners have been using for more than 100 years. On November 15th, the USDA released their updated plant hardiness map. Click the link to check it out: 2023 USDA PLANT HARDINESS MAP… Continue Reading “UPDATED MAP”

AND SO IT BEGINS

Once April arrived, the “busy season” began in earnest. I’m pleased that we were able to make progress on a few projects this weekend. Oscar once again tilled the new garden section in front of where I planted the Three Sisters Garden last year.… Continue Reading “AND SO IT BEGINS”

RAMPING UP

To my Northern friends and family in Omaha, Cheyenne, and Spokane who have been hit hard with winter weather the past few weeks: I’m sorry Phil is such a cranky rodent that he would impose another six weeks of winter on us all! Despite… Continue Reading “RAMPING UP”

AND SOW IT BEGINS

Today’s excitement: my first batch of seeds arrived! I ordered Golden Delight Zucchini, Twister Cauliflower, Katrina Cabbage, Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Kuroda Carrot, Roulette Heatless Habanero, Gypsy Pepper, and yes, even Mountain Vineyard Tomato (only because it was free) from Hoss. I had really good… Continue Reading “AND SOW IT BEGINS”