This year has been an anomaly for the PNW. Dry, little to no snowpack, an El Nino year. Summer started in Spring, and our June was the 4th dryest in recorded hsitory (how dry? Less than .23 of an inch of recorded rain!), with only 4 days of cloud coverage. June is rarely like this. In… Continue reading June In The Garden
Category: Gardening
Pico de Gallo
I live for when the garden suddenly goes crazy, and oh so many treats are waiting for me in the garden. Fresh onions? Jalapeno peppers? Fresh Cilantro? Soon even my tomatoes! (Although I was bitter that I lost my entire wintered over Garlic crop this summer. Not sure why, but I am feeling it was because… Continue reading Pico de Gallo
Summer In The Garden
June 21st is the Summer Solstice...and as Spring winds down, suddenly the garden I babied through the winter and spring is a mess of greens. It has gone crazy. Not that I am complaining! The little apple tree that could. Of all the new trees this one is amazing. Huge apples, loaded as can be.… Continue reading Summer In The Garden
How Does My Garden Grow – Late Spring Checkin
It's June 2nd...and wow! When I stop and look at my gardens....it is simply amazing. I created it! It hasn't been easy work (it's filthy, sweaty and dirty, right?) but the satisfaction is huge. Nasturtiums from seed take a while, but it is SO worth it!These are the Alaska Mix. Pretty and edible. Lupine coming… Continue reading How Does My Garden Grow – Late Spring Checkin