In this episode of Gardening with Farmer Tracie, Tracie shows the secrets behind getting great garlic. Find out when to plant and harvest and the dos and don’ts of drying and storing garlic. Video Series: Gardening with Farmer Tracie Article: Organic Farmer Tracie Smith
Gardens
Gardens that are in harmony with the environment lend a feeling of peace that can’t be denied. If you admire the timeless appeal of an established garden and want to invoke that ambiance in your own garden, here are 10 timeless gardening tips that will help to bring the spirit of the past to even […]
A garden cloche is essentially a scaled-down greenhouse used to protect young plants against the elements. First designed and used in the 17th century, cloches are still in use today. Using an outdoor garden cloche throughout the spring is an effective way to protect small plants from unpredictable weather while getting a jump-start on the […]
When you’re seeding grass by hand, mix fine sawdust in with the seed. Then you’ll be able to see the sawdust where you’ve spread the mixture and catch the spots you’ve missed!
Gardens
How to Plant a Cranberry Bed
Cranberries were first discovered in New England by Native Americans centuries ago. The berries were used for food, fabric dye and medicinal purposes. Today cranberries are one of the top three native fruit crops harvested in New England. High in vitamin C and loaded with antioxidants, cranberries are a beneficial and relatively easy fruit to […]
Gardens
Blue Dragon Orchid
This blue orchid blossoms have dragon like anthers.
Gardens
White Jade Orchids
Gardens
October Fire
My husband George and I were visiting yesterday and noticed this gorgeous tree and delightful flower enclave at the foot of the street. He is the one who actually took the picture.
Gardens
Farm Flower
I took this photo at Duttons in manchester vermont early autumn. I love the the row of sunflowers.
Gardens
Double Berth
Two hammocks in foliage
Gardens
Mossy Steps
Mossy stone steps
Gardens
Buzz Buzz
capturing a bee collecting pollen