Have you ever heard of Lovage? What IS Lovage? It is not a common plant and many people have never heard of it. Lovage is a wonderful plant that gets quite large. It’s a herb and you can pick the leaves to add to your dinners fresh. And it’s a perennial – so plant it once and […]
Growing Rhubarb – One of the Best Northern Perennials!
Rhubarb is one of the earliest producers in Spring. It’s very easy to grow and it is a perennial, meaning that you plant it once and it will come up year after year. Many people get 20 years worth of harvest off of a single rhubarb plant. That is a great return on your investment. […]
In the Garden: What to do in October
It’s fall! Whether you planted a fall garden or are putting your garden to bed for the winter, here’s what to do in October.
Eight Tips for Watering the Garden in Summer
Vegetable plants need water to survive and thrive, but Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate. Here are my eight best tips for watering your garden like a pro to ensure maximum production throughout the hot summer.
June Garden Update
I am thrilled to see some new varieties blooming in my garden this June. I added some different annuals and perennials to my garden earlier this spring to spruce it up a bit. Nothing wrong with a little change here and there! Here in zone 6a Massachusetts, the weather has been relatively cool and breezy […]
Desert Gardening Month-by-Month
Have you ever wondered what exactly to plant in your desert garden this month? Well, so sis I so I made a Planning guide for June. This post will tell you what works in Zone 9 this month. This is a monthly series focusing on growing food and herbs in your suburban homestead.
