Judy Ratta-Harrington shares seasonal tips on a variety of topics including vegetable gardening, lawn care, backyard chickens and wild bird happenings. Questions about what to do now in the garden? Contact Us!
Judy gets her last-minute gardening chores (keeping pests away from treasured plants & strawing in garlic) in just before the snow and her knee surgery!
Now it’s time for quiet winter, watching wildlife, and enjoying each other’s traditions.
Read MoreThe diminishing light of November isn’t diminishing Judy’s tenacity in the yard! Though, maybe it’s slowing things down.
Join Judy as she finishes up some lingering fall chores, enjoys a new brew, and spies the changes in the Knoll.
Read MoreAlas, Autumn is upon us, and the growing season is at an end. A time of rest for Judy? Not yet!
Join Judy as she takes stock of this year’s harvest, puts the gardens to bed, and gets her fall garlic planted.
Read MoreSummer’s ends means autumnal beginnings…join Judy as she relishes the final days of summer (even with the tough, drought conditions). Between processing this year’s harvest, unusual wildlife, and the migrating hummingbirds—there’s a lot to do and a lot to enjoy!
Read MoreDry, hot conditions have caused some growth problems in the veggie gardens for Judy. Not to mention battles with pests, and early signs of the dreaded downey mildew! Read on to learn how Judy works through these tough conditions, and celebrates her victories with her onion harvests.
Read MoreTime is flying this July! Judy is anticipating harvesting and processing her crops, but there is still lots to do in the summer gardens.
Be on the look out for garden pests, keep things watered, and take time to enjoy all the wildlife around!
Read MoreJune for Judy is busy, busy, busy! Even with lots to do in the veggie gardens & perennial gardens, Judy and Gene enjoy stunning blooms and watch excitedly as crops grow. Don’t miss Judy’s list of June considerations for your yard and gardens!
Read MoreLike many of us, Judy is sick and tired of the rain! But, she is hard at work in the garden. Join her as she observes the beauties, struggles, and turkey antics of spring time.
Read MoreSpring is here, and Judy has sprung into action! Join Judy in her efforts to get perrenial garden beds and veggie bed prepped and ready for planting—especially as she gets her bareroot onions settled and happy!
Read MoreJudy reflects on the recent cold, wintery weeks—and some of the resulting winter injury seen on plant life…but there are hopeful signs of spring peeking through!
Read MoreWildlife antics continue as whispers of spring start to roll through the Knoll. Judy plots and schemes to entice bluebirds to their newest feeder!
Read MoreJoin Judy on this month’s musing as she persists in the wintery gardens and observes all the natural beauties on the Knoll. Bluebirds are a’flockin’ and a lonesome visitor trots on through…
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