As I get ready to go away for a week, I’m wrapping up my spring garden by harvesting the rest of the spinach and the bok choi and freezing the part I can’t eat. I’ve been eating the asparagus (and feeding it to friends) pretty much as I’ve gone along. I had a great…
Oh man, I am getting too old for this. I helped with picking garden setup this morning, although we had a good turnout of men and a few younger people for a change, so I didn’t feel too bad taking on just the easy jobs. Especially because it was pretty humid and humidity always knocks…
It’s been a long, cold winter here in the Northeast, and spring is coming later than usual. About two weeks ago, when I would normally be thinking of planting peas, I went out to my garden and found this: Discouraging. Then last Monday, I was scheduled to lead a guide training walk at Garden and…
No, that picture wasn’t taken today – it’s from several years ago, but it was taken on March 13. A reminder that in spite of the foot of snow outside my door, we’re really getting close to spring. And I really need to start putting some time into my usual whirlwind of spring gardening activities.…