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 MoreIt’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.
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 MoreThe first calls & tweets of springtime are beginning to ring out! Bird activity and antics are ramping up—and giving Judy & Gene a laugh!
Judy has spring on the brain too! Join her as she gives her tips & tricks for successfully starting veggie seeds.
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 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!
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