THIS AND THAT IN THE GARDEN

Published on: August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 by Vero Comment

My eggplant is blooming. Such pretty flowers!

GARDENING A YARD AT A TIME

Published on: August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 by Vero Comment

Late summer/early autumn cleanup is beginning in the garden. I like to get an early start on it while the weeds and spent foliage are still green and make great material for the compost pile. I will be assured of having lots of yummy, black loamy compost for next years plantings.

Looking at the task as a whole is rather intimidating to say the least!

I prefer to use the “eating an elephant” approach and tackle it one yard (three feet) at a time.

It is going to require some deep thought, but at the top of the list is the dehydrating of some really rambunctious basil.

GARDEN UPDATE

Published on: August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 by Vero Comment

COSMOS ART

Published on: August 8, 2026August 8, 2026 by Vero Comment

Cosmos are the star in the late-summer garden.

GARDEN SURPRISES

Published on: August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by Vero Comment

My Squirrel Garden
I left a package of cucumber seed laying on a bench in the greenhouse. Of course a ground squirrel (chipmunk) had to find it. It was empty when I thought of it again.
However, it showed up…planted!!
Great job little helper,
Now I have a late patch! pic.twitter.com/ApGU0HQh0d
— 🌱Vero (@Vero2oo7) August 5, 2026

UPDATE ON MAX

Published on: August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 by Vero Comment

Max is looking more like he has his big-boy pants on now.
I’m thinking he is close to getting his full growth.
(I’m betting that fence is sure hoping so!)

COFFEE TIME

Published on: July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 by Vero Comment

FOTD (Flower of the day) Coleus!

10:00 AM July 29, 2026…time for mid-morning coffee break!

It’s a gorgeous late-summer morning. The nice inch and a half rainfall we got yesterday cleared the air and left us with perfect temperatures. It is now 68 degrees, with low humidity and a slight breeze.