Especially in the spring, it is important to realize when you can sow seeds directly in the ground.  While I used to wing it, this year I bought the 7 inch soil thermometer from Botanical Interests. Do a search and find one that you like online. While the snow is on the way out […]
General Gardening
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 […]
Butterflies at Phipps Conservatory in 2017
Well I previously posted about the Butterfly Forest at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in 2014, I went again this year. Since July is the prime month to see butterflies, I hope you enjoy the pictures! Out of the 11 types of butterflies at Phipps, I captured photos of four different ones – Monarch, Zebra Longwing, Julia […]
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