Here's how to weed an Asparagus patch to grow healthy plentiful stalks of Asparagus every year. Asparagus is one of the very early treats in our garden. By the time it's ready for picking in June, we're itching for fresh garden vegetables. And nothing can beat the taste of fresh Asparagus! Steamed very lightly for maybe 4 minutes tops, it's one of our favourite sides dishes at dinner. Part … [Read more...]
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Starting Seeds
As much as I love winter, I am always excited about Spring. Starting seeds is always a sure sign that Spring is right around the corner. I usually have my garden plan set for the year and look forward to moving ahead. I love to do my planning during the cold days of winter, with a cup of tea in hand and a gardening catalogues or three. I have two ways to get seed in the ground. The … [Read more...]
Getting the Yard Ready for Winter – Part 2 The Garden
During the Spring and Summer months, we were busy with planting seeds, transplanting seedlings, weeding, irrigating, weeding again, thinning, more weeding and finally harvesting vegetables and fruits. Our Vegetable and Berry Gardens have given us a fantastic harvest, even though the weather this year was mostly cool and quite rainy. Sure we had two or three weeks of Summer, but gorgeous … [Read more...]