In the Garden – Jan/Feb 2022

by | Jan 15, 2022 | In the Garden

A Midwinter Garden Fix by Holly Boettcher It’s January, and I’m already counting the months before I can start planting and tending to my vegetables and flowers again. It feels like there’s a long winter ahead, but wait! There is a way to get a midwinter fix. Mitchell...

In the Garden – December 2021

by | Dec 13, 2021 | In the Garden

Become a Citizen Scientist by Counting Birds by Holly Boettcher There is no doubt that by planting gardens, trees, and shrubs you create a habitat that attracts all kinds of songbirds to your backyard. And songbirds are certainly a complement to your gardens. Adding...

In the Garden – November 2021

by | Nov 9, 2021 | In the Garden

Collecting Air Plants by Holly Boettcher How could it be that I, who has a green thumb the size of Door County, kept killing these adorable little plants? I was told they are so easy to grow, but my first several attempts with air plants did not have a good outcome....

In the Garden – October 2021

by | Oct 9, 2021 | In the Garden

Enjoying Edible Flowers by Holly Boettcher Can you imagine the surprised look on our guests’ faces when we serve a fruit and cheese platter, or caprese salad garnished with edible flowers that we have grown in our gardens? What a culinary experience using edibles on...

In the Garden – August 2021

by | Aug 11, 2021 | In the Garden

Growing Potatoes in Containers by Holly Boettcher I love fingerling potatoes, but since I do not have a water source near the large garden on my property, I decided to try something different this year. Going with my philosophy of “keep it simple,” I instead planted...