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What’s Happening in the Garden- May 13, 2017

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms who may be reading! One of the many luxuries I allowed myself this weekend was taking the time to snap some quick photos for a blog post.  These were taken yesterday before the inch or so of rain that we were hit with today. Spring has finally sprungContinue reading “What’s Happening in the Garden- May 13, 2017”

What’s Happening in the Garden- August 12, 2017

Hi everyone! Here’s a few quick pics just to stay in the game.   This has been the year of the bunny. We’ve been inundated with rabbits who have eaten everything! We do have decent rows of kale, swiss chard and Brussel sprouts but our harvest of beans, lettuces, tomatoes, cucumber and zucchini are veryContinue reading “What’s Happening in the Garden- August 12, 2017”

The Salem Garden Club’s 2017 Garden Stroll

Every other year the Salem Garden Club holds a garden tour, officially called the “stroll”. This year’s tour highlighted gardens on Hamilton, Chestnut, Federal, Lynn and River Streets and I truly believe that it was the best ever! Michael and I enjoyed the tour before and after my volunteer time in one of the gardensContinue reading “The Salem Garden Club’s 2017 Garden Stroll”

It’s Time to Plant the Pansies!

I know, I know, it’s still cold out, but, it really is time to plant the pansies! I was buying them yesterday and several other customers in the store asked me if they could go outside yet. Yes they can! Pansies will do just fine in early spring weather. I’ve even had them winter overContinue reading “It’s Time to Plant the Pansies!”

What’s Happening in the Garden- January 30, 2017

Hello out there and Happy 2017.  I’m feeling quite sad and worn by recent events here in the US and sometime I need a mental escape and happier thoughts, even if just for a few minutes. One of my biggest escapes is always the garden. We’ve had a mild winter so far but the garden isContinue reading “What’s Happening in the Garden- January 30, 2017”