General Gardening Plant Science

Soil Temperature for Spring

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 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 […]

General Gardening Other Gardens

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 […]