It is the last week of November and I am holding on to summer for as long as I can in the glasshouse! 2024 marked the first year of gardening with a glasshouse, and I am so happy to have…
What is growing in June in the potager
It has been a whirlwind in the potager in May and June! When faced with the choice of sitting at my desk writing my blog or spending the time in the potager, the potager won every time! Of course, the…
Potting Up Seedlings in April in the Glasshouse
The first round of seedlings are ready to move on, so I’ve been busy potting up in the glasshouse. I have even put seedlings and plugs in the ground! Yes, April is quite early in northern lower Michigan to be…
How to Harden Off Seedlings in Early Spring
It is time to harden off seedlings that were planted at the beginning of March. The cold weather makes this a little tricky, but the early cold weather seedlings need to make the transition outside. Snapdragons and tomato seedlings are…
Seed Starting Season is Here in the Glasshouse!
We are well into March, which means it is officially seed starting season in my zone 5 garden. While we have already had a few days in the 70’s F, (NOT normal), the snow is once again falling, along with…
Seed Organization Tips that Will Improve How You Garden
A good seed organization strategy can make all the difference in the spring. Knowing what seeds to start, when, is easy and enjoyable with a solid plan in place! Even for seasoned gardeners, knowing when to start each packet of…
5 Easy to Grow Cut Flower Seeds for Your Garden
In addition to vegetables, a potager or kitchen garden is not complete without flowers. While there are plenty of excellent choices in the spring garden centers, growing your own cut flower seeds is more economical, and offers a much larger…
4 Easy to Grow Vegetable seeds for the Summer Garden
January is when excitement for the summer garden really starts to build, and it’s a great time to decide which easy to grow vegetable seeds you want to buy for the summer potager. With the abundance of vegetable seeds available…
A Potager; Vegetables, Cut Flowers and More.
I know, it looks like a regular garden. But a potager isn’t just any garden. It contains not only vegetables, but also flowers, herbs and fruit. And, it’s my happy place. Often, when arriving home from work or errands in…
