September gets tiring for the gardener! Join Judy as she hustles to get things harvested and processed in the kitchen!
Not to mention…between the return of birds, skunks, and marauding squirrels…wildlife antics are up!
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Ah! The late summer garden leaves no rest for the gardener—and boy, has Judy been busy!
Join Judy as she harvests and processes all her reapings (with the help of her bestest helper, Gene)—not to mention she is babying her new Fall plantings! And then there’s the lawn repairs to do…
Phew. It’s a good thing there’s so much wildlife antics, lovely flowers, and fresh produce to enjoy. Read on, dear reader!
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As Judy reflects on some of the tough aspects of the early spring and summer, she celebrates the newest harvests! Garlic here we come!…And maybe sneak an early potato or two? Why not!?
As the Solstice passes solemnly, join Judy as she keeps constant vigilance for pests and disease, and enjoys the show-stopping wave of color from the daylilies (did you know she bred some of her own?). And what would Judy’s musings be without some wildlife antics? Read on, dear reader!
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Oh boy, is there a lot to catch up on for the month of June!
Join Judy as she deals with the fallout of cold weather at the end of May, all the way to HOT, humid weather, and now severe drought conditions! But, there are successes and still lots of hope for the newly (replanted) seedlings, and the tenacious perennials. Not to mention…what the heck is going on with the wildlife at the Knoll! Read on, dear reader!
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It’s May, and Judy’s spring gardens have been in full swing!
Join Judy as she navigates the drastic swings in temperature and weather in the garden—and some frustration that her seedlings can’t quite go outside with these nebulous conditions. However, even with the hot weather (and freeze in April), the joyful blooms in the garden and newly arrived feathered friends are heartily welcomed.
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What the heck is April doing?!
Join Judy as she navigates the moody weather conditions of this spring month. Between snuggling in pea plants to shelter them from cold, to prepping garden beds with amendments, to—wait… is it suddenly too hot to work outside?
Indeed! Time to enjoy the April blooms and wildlife antics! Read on, braveheart!
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Judy contends with the final grips of winter (and trying to catch up on the last of winter chores!). Though these last dregs of pesky winter are an annoyance, they bring the jovial arrival of spring birds!
Judy also tackles the BIG changes coming to our natural lawn program. She provides an update on Kent Nutrition/Blue Seal’s regrettable decision to discontinue beloved products. But take heart! We are working on solutions. Read on!
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Being cooped up after knee surgery is giving Judy some cabin fever! But, she is still plotting and gently working away…
Join Judy on her latest blog post as she surveys deer damage, plans her next pruning session, and starts dreaming of springtime gardening!
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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.
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The 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.
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Alas, 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.
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June 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!
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