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Tag Archives: Gardening

What to Do in the Garden – September: Seed Saving Simplified

Posted on September 3, 2023 by ccld

Now that we’re well into the harvest side of the gardening season, this is a good time to plan some seed saving strategy. Watch for the oldest, most robust vegetable sprouts or flower blooms. Because they will have had the Continue reading What to Do in the Garden – September: Seed Saving Simplified→

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What to do in the Garden – August

Posted on August 3, 2023 by ccld

Cross-Pollination and Seed Saving – The Solution for Small Gardens Wait! What? Seeds don’t just simply develop from the parent plant to save for next year? Oh good grief. I was getting an article ready about seed saving when I Continue reading What to do in the Garden – August→

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What to do in the Garden: The Dreaded Month of July

Posted on July 3, 2023 by ccld

It happens every year; the heat of July is so oppressive for us cool weather lovers that it forces us indoors, escaping the temperatures that seem just a little too high for human habitation. The gardens usually thrive, but you Continue reading What to do in the Garden: The Dreaded Month of July→

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What to Do in the Garden – June

Posted on June 3, 2023 by ccld

Fertilizers, Compost and Mulch – An Attempt to Simplify the Complicated Task of Nourishing your Garden Fertilizer, compost, mulch. They are all good things for your garden, but what is what and what goes where, when? If you are like Continue reading What to Do in the Garden – June→

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The Garden Pollinators – A Visual Guide

Posted on May 17, 2023 by ccld

Last month we went in depth about starting a garden. This month let’s talk about our quiet partners – the small but mighty pollinators! More than bees are on the job. Who are they, you ask? Hummingbirds, moths, butterflies, wasps Continue reading The Garden Pollinators – A Visual Guide→

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What to Do in the Garden – April

Posted on April 14, 2023 by ccld
green plants sprouting in soil

New to gardening? How do you start? Start Here! Have no fear, nature loves to participate. It won’t always make it easy, but with patience, focus, and acceptance of the inevitable mistakes or bad luck, it can be fun, satisfying, Continue reading What to Do in the Garden – April→

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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→

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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.→

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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→

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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→

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