This summer felt different than past ones. All of a sudden, I had something new to look forward to every night. Early in June the first faint flashes of lightning bugs appeared in the garden, and suddenly I was a kid again staring in wonder as they lit up across the sky. How could I […]
Lightning Bugs- The Gateway Insect To Loving Beetles Read More »
Observations, SummerLast 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, SummerThis cold January weather has me thinking back on that high summer heat and the luffa plant that became the focal point of my garden, and many conversations. There are great articles out there outlining how to grow luffa (like this one by the awesome Niki Jabbour), so instead, I’ll outline my growing experiences here
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Guide, Summer