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!
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!
Read MoreWhat 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!
Read MoreThere is so much going on that Judy’s new blog post couldn’t wait until April!
Join Judy as she tackles her early spring to-do list in the yard & garden—with some advice too! With the snow gone, spring is truly upon the Knoll. New birds, new weeds, new flowers!
Read MoreJudy 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!
Read MoreBeing 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!
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 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 MoreGet the low down on why mushrooms are in your lawn, and what can be done about it.
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