gardening

No, they are not trying to give their yards a much needed bath.

It smells like either death, rotting fish, sweaty socks or a combination of all three.

Those squirrels don't stand a chance.

Interestingly enough, it turns out that this is less a horror story, and more of a love story—between the ants and the peonies.

"Fall gardening is much less stressful for many crops—as well as shrubs, trees, and perennials. There are less weeds, less pests, and it’s often rainier so less need to water as often."

Summer may be winding down (gag), and firefly season is all but over (double gag). But did you know that you can prepare for a robust firefly season next year--now? Why yes, you can.

Most "kitchen scraps" gardeners know that one can regrow all sorts of fruits and vegetables from the grocery store or farmer's market. But did you know you can grow this...from seed?

I bought 3 fairly big bags of compost from the recycling center. I do not yet have a garden for which to use said compost. The operative word here is yet. I don't have a garden yet.

I suppose I could grow a small container garden on our apartment balcony. I suppose one tomato plant is better than none. And maybe I will. Or maybe, I'll have time (I don't) to take my Townsquare co-workers up on their offer to start an office garden. Who knows. My point is, the title of this post is "5 Things I'm Planting in my Imaginary Garden". And right now I don't have an actual garden so, we'll stay with the theme. I've added pictures from my actual gardens past, just because.

So, a few inches of snow must mean start gardening, right? Well, yes.

DELETED: One of the most benign online groups you could imagine has been fighting this ongoing battle.

There's something about growing your own vegetables that makes you feel accomplished. Nothing tastes like vegetables you've grown yourself.