Fall is indeed a time of change: changing pace and priorities—changing leaves—changing…hops into beer?
Join Judy as she puts gardens to bed, preps for garlic planting, and enjoys the changes ahead!
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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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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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There 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!
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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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