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Tag Archives: Gardening

What to do in the Garden – March: Part 2

Posted on March 21, 2023 by ccld

This has probably happened to all of us; you started seeds indoors at the right time, watered and used grow lights or direct sun, and then, little-to-nothing happened. Or, you were underwhelmed by the results, and seriously considered chucking it Continue reading What to do in the Garden – March: Part 2→

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Gardening

What to do in the Garden – March: Part 1 – Seeds, etc.

Posted on March 2, 2023 by ccld
Seeds

Tasks are starting to heat up in the gardening realm! This month we have a 2-part entry to keep up with reminders and ideas! Are these seeds any good? Ever wonder if those leftover seeds are still good? Chances are Continue reading What to do in the Garden – March: Part 1 – Seeds, etc.→

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Gardening

What to Do in the Garden – February

Posted on February 10, 2023 by ccld
Rhubarb growing

Plants to Start Early, Like Now! Yay! Let’s talk early early starters! You can actually start a few unexpected plants from seeds, but they need to get planted early early in the pre-growing season. This year, we are featuring rhubarb Continue reading What to Do in the Garden – February→

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Gardening

What to Do In the Garden – January

Posted on January 18, 2023 by ccld

Feed the Birds? Plenty of options including not feeding them and still getting your bird fix! A very pleasant way to pass the winter is to put out a couple of bird feeders and watch the show. There is unlimited Continue reading What to Do In the Garden – January→

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Gardening

What to Do in the Garden for December: Say Goodbye – For Now

Posted on December 17, 2022 by ccld

We are approaching the winter months, and for a gardener, it is a time to reminisce on the past growing season and to look forward to the next one, armed with new wisdom and the drive to grow things when Continue reading What to Do in the Garden for December: Say Goodbye – For Now→

Posted in Gardening | Tagged december, garden, Gardening

What to Do This Month in the Garden – November

Posted on November 6, 2022 by ccld

Save the Mums!  Did you know you can easily save your decorative chrysanthemums for your perennial garden? With a little TLC, they will reward you for the extra care you provide them with abundant color late in the season, when Continue reading What to Do This Month in the Garden – November→

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Gardening

What to Do This Month in the Garden – October

Posted on October 8, 2022 by ccld

Time to plant garlic! According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the best way to get going with your garlic crop is the following: ~Prepare the soil with lots of compost and manure, garlic is a nutrient-hungry crop. ~Plant seed garlic Continue reading What to Do This Month in the Garden – October→

Posted in Seed Lending, Steele | Tagged Gardening, garlic

Introducing Steele Seed Lending Library’s Garden Blog!

Posted on October 3, 2022 by ccld

The Seed Lending Library is busy collecting, sanitizing, marking and overall readying seed donations for the spring planting season. In order to keep the “gardening fires burning”, we will be providing monthly tips and reminders that you can undertake to Continue reading Introducing Steele Seed Lending Library’s Garden Blog!→

Posted in Seed Lending, Steele | Tagged Gardening, seed lending

Featured Plant at Horseheads: The String of Pearls

Posted on October 25, 2021 by ccld
String of Pearls plant

If you are in need ask a librarian. They can find the answers to any question you are looking for. The wealth of knowledge and kindness Librarians have is vast and priceless. If you read my last blog/apology you saw Continue reading Featured Plant at Horseheads: The String of Pearls→

Posted in Horseheads | Tagged Gardening, horseheads free library, plants

Plants at the Horseheads Free Library – Part 2

Posted on June 8, 2021 by ccld

The east facing plants are doing very well. The seedlings really love the early morning sun and chilling out in the afternoon with some shade. Some new plants have been added like Ivy and Peperomia Raindrop. This blog post will Continue reading Plants at the Horseheads Free Library – Part 2→

Posted in Horseheads | Tagged Gardening, growing, planting, plants, propagation

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