Observations in the garden. Plants, wildlife, insects, and more.
Last July was one of the hottest recorded in Philly in the last 151 years, and it brought a unique set of challenges to the garden with scorching temperatures and high humidity. Safety became essential for routine tasks like pruning tomato plants, weeding, and turning compost. Despite the extreme conditions, my tomato season was the […]
Heat, humidity, and harvest. My best tomato season yet. Read More »
Observations, SummerWhen I was growing up in Florida, I wasn’t into any of this. I do not come from a family of gardeners or growers. I rarely stopped to admire, the way I do now, the incredible biodiversity that Florida offers. I didn’t grow plants when I was a teenager, and I would never have grabbed
What does temperate mean (to you)? Read More »
Fall, ObservationsThe single most important thing you can do during the winter season in your garden can also be one of the most difficult things for a lot of gardeners—leave it be. Leave the tall, browned stalks of your summer annuals upright, let the fallen oak and maple leaves blanket the ground, and let the landscape
Leave it be – A powerful and quiet call to action Read More »
Guide, Observations, Winter