JULY already. The first few days were hot, with some, but not a lot of progress in the garden. The smaller, late tomato plants are enjoying their paper mulch to help conserve moisture while smothering weeds. They were looking a little puny for awhile, but a couple feasts of Epson salt and blood meal have perked them. I added more papers around the marigolds on July 6. These are from saved seed, 2018 season. Last year they were VERY tall. I may have to put some guiding string to ... continue reading...
DIgging In – The Legacy Gardens Diary – July 2019
Gardens And Containers Go Hand-In-Hand
Containers permit gardening in small spots. A balcony, front porch or back step or little corner of the yard can become a garden for vegetables and flowers. Food gardening in containers on the balcony or deck can keep the plants and their fruit safe from prowling critters. Our daughter-in-law has a high deck over the walk-out basement. Light conditions are very good, while the 10 ft ‘altitude’ prevents deer and smaller critters from raiding the salad makings! The family can ... continue reading...
Digging In – The Legacy Gardens Diary – June, 2019
Since the first of June, I've planted the hanging flower boxes. We have them swinging in the breeze at the shop and at the front entry of the house. I fill them with plants that are kept over the winter. I usually have to buy a couple new wax begonias because the winter ones are looking bad. Why have Wax Begonias in the Garden? I like their bright white and coral/red flowers. We have a few pink ones included in the small collection. I started with white because our house is a bright ... continue reading...
Iowa Family Gardening with The Daniels’
Rhonda Daniel and her family have a beautiful 6 acre location in SW Central Iowa. Their Iowa family garden is one of Rhonda’s joyous times throughout the growing and preserving season. The family/cousin connection with Rhonda and her tribe made the spring conversation about their gardening even more special. One of the benefits of social media, particularly Facebook is the photos. I love seeing pictures online of Rhonda, her gardening and family. A lovely tribe of red-haired ... continue reading...
