It’s the middle of October and Fall has found us. Living here in Ohio, zone 6a we get to experience all four seasons to their fullest. This time of year brings cooler temperatures, colorful trees, and much shorter days. During…
Urban Update #6
This week’s Urban Update is looking a little slower. We can really tell that the busy gardening season is coming to an end with days that are shorter and cooler. There are not as many vegetables coming into the kitchen…
Urban Update #5
Another busy week here and time for an Urban Update already. This week flew by here in the garden and mostly in the kitchen. We finished up processing all the grapes and found a new way of preserving some of…
Urban Update #4
This is the last full week of September, and I just don’t know where the summer went. Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year and I am usually ready for the summer to be over. This is…
Urban Update #2
We can definitely feel that Fall is right around the corner this week. The night temperatures are much cooler and the mornings crisp. A busy time of year for sure with all the harvesting, canning, and preparing for the winter…
Getting The Garden Ready in March
March is the time of year to get your garden planning started. For me this includes mapping areas out for new gardens, and planning where each vegetable or new flower will be planted this year. Getting the garden ready in…
Starting Brassica Seeds
Here in Ohio, growing zone 6A, it is time to start all the brassica seeds. The broccoli seeds, cabbages, cauliflower, greens, and so many more. This is the first big push for warmer weather, sunny days, and time in the…
Starting Onions from Seed in January
It is that time of year again, garden planning and seed starting. I just love setting down with a hot cup of coffee or tea and getting my binder out to start planning for the next growing season. Late December…
My Spuds Were Duds
This is our second year of trying to raise potatoes. After this year’s harvest, I said I was done but I’m pretty sure I will plant again. This year was an epic failure! My spuds were duds for sure. However,…