Category Archives: garden news

I am doing the vegetable beds this year as Square Foot Gardening and found some great raised beds on sale in February. They were so so cheap that I bought a bunch and I am now assembling them, one by … Continue reading →

  Saturday was the big seed swap in town and something that I had looked forward to for several weeks. It was hosted by the Botanical Garden and Toledo Grows and started at noon. Classes and workshops were arranged around … Continue reading →

Last week was a busy one for me on the social side of gardening. I was asked to be on a panel of Master Gardeners to answer questions from the public. This was great fun and a terrific way to … Continue reading →

Last night we had yet another snow event, which went through until this morning causing some chaos but now melting. Earlier in the week we had an ice event which really did a number on the shrubs. The ice hung … Continue reading →

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Last week’s radio show was about women and farming. My guest was Leigh Adcock from WFAN (Women, Farming, Agriculture and Nutrition) and we talked about the changing role of women in the farming community as well as the role of … Continue reading →

Friday I had a nasty attack of cabin fever, and as at least one nursery opening on Feb 1st, I decided to make a call there after my visit to the botanic garden. Not surprisingly I was the only customer, … Continue reading →

Cabin fever hit this morning so I braved the elements and made a trip to the local botanical garden. I had heard that they were looking for volunteers and the day, although cold, was crystal clear and sunny under blue … Continue reading →

The midweek was rather messed up with a major winter storm that created minor inconveniences everywhere including here – NW Ohio. The storm and winds were around for a couple of days, but they did give some opportunities for some … Continue reading →