Hello again, here we are entering some of the last grey days of Winter. The sun was peeking out for felt like a moment or two…but has returned to shades of grey. The air is quiet except for far away sound of a lone rooster. Who knew that they could crow whenever besides at the […]
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Garden Delights from the Garden……..
Berks County is really lucky to have a nice variety of Farmers Markets with wonderful heirloom vegetables, flowers, cheese and so much more. I chose Antietam’s Farmers Market on Saturday and it was so pleasant. This venue was smaller, but don’t be fooled as it has a very nice selection for those mornings you don’t […]
A Sunny Disposition…..until the next storm.
Rain, rain and more rain has been happening here in Berks County gardens. Tomatoes are currently being hit the hardest along with a few other garden plants. As I survey the situation I found myself engulfed by the early morning air which is filled with the sweet song sung by unseen birds […]
What to plant under an oak tree…
Here in Berks County we are blessed with many varieties of oak tree’s, but along with the blessing of a great oak is the challenge of what can be planted with it. Some simply leave the oak to itself and it does fine. But for those who feel the mighty oak needs added dressing here are few […]
Summer has arrivied…
Here we are the day after the Summer Solstice, the sun is shinning, there is a slight breeze here in Cumru, and in the background are the wonderful songs of our native birds mixed among the buzzing of the day’s early risers. Mornings are so pleasant here in the garden, already mother […]
Garden Chores preparing for Summer….
The mornings have been so beautiful the past few days, with my cup of joe and my constant companion Bo it was off to the garden for walkabout. The tap-tap tap from a nearby tree could be heard, following the sound we spot a large woodpecker . I had never seen a woodpecker like these before. No wonder these […]
April Showers Bring May’s Flowers!
Outside the pitter-patter of April’s showers’ continue to fall. Yesterdays blooms begin to fade while tomorrows blossoms begin to open…… Yes, there will be a shorter season for vegetables which would normally be finishing mid-summer with replanting for fall harvesting. Lets take a moment to talk about raised vegetable gardens. So, you’ve built a raised […]
Spring Came With A Freezing Frost!
The Seasons’ early frost along with a blanket of snow was a bit of a surprise! What that means for gardeners, is a shorter growing season. The anxiety of seeing your spring-flowering planting and trees waking up from winters dormancy being subjected to a blanket of snow is enough to rattle any one. Healthy plantings should be able […]
Spring is Blooming…
As Spring begins to entice with the glorious promise of more to come, now is the time to pause and become inspired. There is still time to redefine your gardening space….Small changes can be the beginning to transformation. First, what do you want your garden /yard to be used for – growing vegetables, flowers, […]
Spring Equinox : Brings the Dream of Spring Colors March 20th
As the Vernal Spring equinox arrives to announce the beginning of a new season, the landscape still bares remains of the last snow fall. The vernal equinox happens when, the sun moves between hemispheres over the celestial equator, with “Earths’ tilt on its axis orbit around the sun and ceaseless motion in orbit”. The […]
Gardening for Berks County 