Perennial gardening is a long process and working against clay and gravel triples the timescale. I decide on so many projects during the winter months and look longingly outside, itching to move gravel, rake trails and build structures. But because that list is forever long, the progress I make on it seems small and slow.Continue reading “In the Back Garden: Two Year Review”
Tag Archives: winter
bitter cold start
It’s mid-February here in Maine and the bitter cold that comes with it is ever present. In order to fight the urge to burrow under blankets with the dogs and a heat pad, I started a greens shelf in the newly installed grow closet~ Rather, Mike complained I forgot to get greens at Hanny’s andContinue reading “bitter cold start”
winter tea blend: t is for toasty
I thought I was used to New England winters but it seems that Maine turns the dial a little further down. Along with using the propane fireplace, multiple sweatshirts and big and small warm doggies, a hot tea helps keep the chill off.ย I made this blend after getting the COVID booster and thoroughly gettingContinue reading “winter tea blend: t is for toasty”