Never Too Early
We are 10 days past Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere, so springtime is literally on its way! Yes, we still need to make it through January and the beastly time known as… Continue reading
We are 10 days past Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere, so springtime is literally on its way! Yes, we still need to make it through January and the beastly time known as… Continue reading
It is the very end of the gardening season in central Massachusetts. The leaves are dropping from the trees, nights are cold enough to leave frost on the cars, and our neighbors in… Continue reading
A few days ago I realized that my sweet corn was ready to pick. How did I know? Take a look: The cobs felt full, the bumpy kernels were palpable under the husk,… Continue reading
Oh the first hints of fall are appearing in central New England. Colorful foliage is popping up here and there. The mums are blooming. Pumpkin spice flavored treats are starting to land on… Continue reading
If you live far from the equator of our planet Earth, you understand how frustratingly short a growing season can be. The night air in central Massachusetts is already chilly. We are only… Continue reading
It is hot in central Massachusetts. It is even hotter in the mid-west. Some predict that 2022 will be the hottest year in the past 100 years. I like to think it will… Continue reading
This is the first official weekend of summer, and it is hot. I am talking about the level of hot New Englanders love to complain about. High temperatures are expected to hit 90F… Continue reading
The worship community I belong to has started a community garden and I am involved in it. It has been a long process from planning, to building, to planting. This week we made… Continue reading
This is simultaneously the most wonderful and the most irritating part of the gardening season in central Massachusetts. Everything is in the ground, but it feels like an eternity until harvest time. No… Continue reading