A year ago last March, I learned that renovations were planned for our home. The kitchen was going to be bumped out onto the deck, so that it was even with the screened porch. The screened porch was going to be upgraded to a three-season room. And the deck surrounding it all was going to [...]
Kathy Purdy
January Thaw Walk-About
January 4, 2023 – Posted in: Miscellaneous, Plant info, Snowdrops, Weather, What's up/bloomingThe weather's been crazy, to put it mildly. With this second, post-Christmas thaw the snow is mostly gone. Monday it almost reached 50°F and it wasn't raining, so I decided to walk around the garden and check on things.
Mud Season Pruning Chores
March 31, 2022 – Posted in: Garden chores, Mud Season, UncategorizedPruning is the only gardening chore you can do in mud season, because your plants (and the weeds!) are still frozen in the ground. It's a great excuse to get outside and do something--actual gardening! The weather is very unsettled during mud season, so it's best to be strategic about what gets pruned when.
A Drone’s-Eye View Of My Garden
February 26, 2022 – Posted in: New House, New GardensJust for fun: a view of my snowy garden from the air. It's always nice to get a fresh perspective!
This Garden Art Is For The Birds, And It Needs Your Help
February 4, 2022 – Posted in: Hardscaping and Projects, How-toI need advice. What can I apply to these wooden birdhouses to make them weather-proof? Give me your advice in the comment section.
Binge-watching Gardeners’ World: A guide for U.S.-based cold-climate gardeners
January 14, 2022 – Posted in: Flowers on the Brain, Miscellaneous, Recommended Links, Things I LoveThe weather outside is frightful, so time to catch up on all the gardening shows you missed. Here's some tips to get the most out of your viewing time.
Have you considered a broadfork?
December 6, 2021 – Posted in: Things I Love, Tools and EquipmentIf you have a large garden, consider a broadfork when you're writing up your wishlist. A broadfork is a multi-purpose tool that tackles big jobs but is easy on your back. Follow the link to learn more
Forcing Branches
March 3, 2021 – Posted in: Experiments, Forsythia, How-to, The Earliest FlowersIt can get addictive--bringing dormant branches into the house so they can flower early is one way to get the jump on spring. Click the link to find out how!
My New Fave Winter Bloomer
February 12, 2021 – Posted in: Acquisitions, How-to, Plant info, What's up/bloomingTired of forcing the same bulbs every winter? Let me introduce you to the Madeiran squill. Click to learn more:
A Year at Brandywine Cottage: Book Review
January 27, 2021 – Posted in: Book reviewsA Year at Brandywine Cottage complements David Culp's previous book, The Layered Garden. They each inspire in different ways.
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