Monthly Archives: March 2010

HerbDoc has some tips for starting your spring seeds…indoors or in the garden. All of the seeds have been ordered and divided into those that can benefit from an early start indoors and those than can be directly sown in … Continue reading →

Herbdoc dishes some “dirt.” When I first started gardening, the only thing I was concerned about was the pH of the soil.  As everyone who lives in Rhode Island knows, our soil tends to be on the acid side.  I … Continue reading →

I (yes, it’s me, HerbDoc) had an interesting question from a beekeeper the other day and thought others might have the same problem.  The beekeeper was looking for a control for late leaf rust which would not harm the pollinators … Continue reading →

As Auntie Beak was toiling over her previous entry on unusual vegetables, I was at the University of Connecticut, attending the 2010 Garden Conference. The keynote speaker was Rosalind Creasy, Garden Writers’ Hall of Fame member, lecturer and photographer. The … Continue reading →

When it comes to gardening, I’ll admit it here and now, I’m in it for the food. Continue reading →

HerbDoc has a spring in her step these days! The weather here in Rhode Island during the past week has been spectacular, and it seems as if spring has finally arrived!  Snowdrops and crocus have been happily blooming in my … Continue reading →

HerbDoc has some interesting thoughts on spring planting: Farmers and gardeners have been tuned into the phases of the moon for centuries.  Controlling pests, fertilization, harvesting, irrigation, planting and even animal breeding were often dictated by the moon phases, sometimes … Continue reading →

With so many people using smart phones and iPods these days, I thought I’d do a quick survey of gardening apps available for these devices. New apps being added to iTunes almost daily, so it’s useful to check often for … Continue reading →

HerbDoc has some thoughts on the AeroGarden: I’ve often thought about having an AeroGarden for growing winter vegetables and was pleasantly surprised when my husband purchased the 6 Elite+ for me at Christmastime.  This particular unit is said to be … Continue reading →