Where do you start when you want a garden?
I get asked a lot how to start a garden. Here’s my succinct answer.
Tag: <span>food conservation</span>
Vegetable Gardening 101
Tips for Vegetable Gardening in High Elevations I have FIVE rules of gardening: 1. Grow plants you love. 2. Size your garden to fit your resources. 3. Give back to the soil. 4. Share what you receive (whether produce, knowledge, or etcetera). 5. Make it joyful. I also have FIVE, main tips for successful gardens: […]
Tips for Container Gardening
Combat Covid-19 Blues with Container Gardening I. Why use containers? Ease of use, can plant earlier if move in or cover on cold nights, any one can grow this way, no matter how little space, light, or cash you have. II. The Basics of a Well-designed Container Garden A. Materials: 1. A clean container, anything if […]
Starting Seeds Too Soon
I always start seeds too soon, but if it makes me happy, is it so bad? I discuss it in this month’s AZ Daily Sun article.
Amber Waves of Grain (in the Backyard)
In my most recent AZ Daily Sun column, I recruited my husband to write it with me. (Really, I had to write it while he did the dishes because I couldn’t get him to sit still long enough to put words on paper.)
Why a greenhouse won’t fix all your gardening problems…
The (second) oldest garden in Britain
Last May, Steve and I went on an unforgettable trip through England and Wales. One of my favorite places we visited was the Chelsea Physic Garden in London. Here’s my latest garden column about that lovely place. (And some gorgeous pictures too.)
Mimicry and Dormancy: When Things Aren’t as They Appear
Don’t panic–your garden is still there in fall and winter. (Latest article didn’t have a single change–nice of them!)
Anyone Can Grow Vegetables!
I truly believe every little bit we do to keep our food as close to home as possible makes a difference! Here are some easy ones to help you be successful.
My Favorite Flagstaff Community Garden
One of the beauties of being a gardener is meeting other gardeners. Here’s an article about some great gardeners/farmers doing some good things at the Museum of Northern Arizona. One is my neighbor–a true woman of many talents!