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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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