x-posted to Hip Domestics I’ve been hunting down milk glass vases (small ones) from thrift stores, to use with the centerpieces at the wedding. I bought a really disgusting one last night (it was only 81 cents!) It looks like it had some flowers in it, for a very long time, and no one ever cleaned [...]

I mentioned progress reports of my garden in my last post, and now I can show you “how my garden grows!” April: May: I’ve learned the hard way that you HAVE to mark where your perennials and bulbs are, or you end up thinking you have an empty space and ruin what you already have [...]

I’ve been praising Heirloom roses forever it seems. I’ve also been telling you how small they are when they are first delivered. Here is an example of how small they are. The plant tag is the one that came with the rose. There is a hose guide (used to mark where perennials are) right behind [...]

From today’s Johnny’s Seed newsletter: “Here are some sobering statistics as you begin the weeding season on your farm or market garden: A Minnesota study found that a square foot of soil, 6″ deep, contained from 98 to 3,068 viable weed seeds. Many seeds remain viable for decades; Jimsonweed has a 90% germination rate after [...]

I have seen a few Forest Pansy redbud trees up at the bank. And wonder,can you start them from cuttings? They dont produce seed.

I messed around and missed my window to harvest my broccoli. :( It’s all yellow flowers now. Is there anything I can do or is this plant just through dealin’ for the season?

I’m seeing signs of leaf miner damage on my tomato plants. Doesn’t look major at this point, but I’d like to fend them off if possible and get a yield from the plants. Any suggestions for plant defense against the ‘miners? The simpler the better; this is my first garden so advanced techniques will be [...]

I bought a lovely little tomato plant in a 4 or 6 inch pot today, I’m wondering if I can get away with putting it in a large black 10-15 inch pot (its about as wide as it is tall) instead of putting it in the ground so that I can move it with the [...]

Hey all! I recently read about Mountain Mint, and I’m interested to know if Narrow Leaf Mountain Mint is as vigorous as regular mints, or is it more of a shrubby bush that’s not going to take up half the garden. I’m really into herbs, and I saw a picture of it and it’s so [...]

Flax. Alchemilla. Geranium (Cranesbill). Pasque Flower leftovers. Iris in waiting.. Cornflower Funky hairdo! Lupine. Finally opened this morning.. Same thing here! Caraway. Also, here’s some irises I found in a cemetery near my house.