Pollinators

House Wrens

I have a book titled Backyard Birds of Pennsylvania which I drag off the bookshelf once in a while when I see a cute bird that I need to identify.  I am pretty sure that the bird in my photo is a House Wren. House Wrens have slightly curved bills, are brownish, have black lines […]

General Gardening Outdoor Grow Room

Ideas for the Fall

Here are some things to consider for the fall: Plant shallots:  I purchased and received my organic shallots bulbs from Grow Organic.  I got one pound of Dutch Yellow and one pound of French Red shallots.  This is the first year that I am starting them in the fall like I do my garlic.  While […]

Dahlia Varieties

Dahlias

While I have not grown my own dahlias, I sure love their beauty!  Some dahlias come in one color (yellow, orange, pink, red, white and light purple) and some in two or more colors.   Also, they come in various styles. Dahlias can grow between 2 and 5 feet tall and can be grown in […]