Category Archives: Uncategorized

Since I was fortunate and did not get flooded last week I spent a few days pruning my hydrangeas…second only to my roses in that they “must be done,” and following the spring-blooming clematis – discussed in my last post … Continue reading →

Here’s HerbDoc once again, with more on seed starting: Once the seedlings start to push through the growing medium, they no longer require bottom heat, but they will need abundant light.  If they don’t get enough light or they are … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago, I stopped in at Job Lot (our RI and Mass discount store) to buy my supply of gardening gloves. If I don’t pounce now, they’ll be sold out – at least the ones I prefer … Continue reading →

With parts of Rhode Island still under water from this week’s disastrous flooding, it might be a bit premature to start thinking about preparing our vegetable gardens. Even those lucky people among us who stayed high and dry have some … Continue reading →

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 →