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!
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!
Read MoreOh 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 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 MoreJudy 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.
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