About

    Gardening in New England is generally no different than anywhere else.  It is the challenges of each region that are unique.  All gardeners must consider soil, light, and temperature before choosing plants for their garden. 

    I am an organic gardener. My definition of this can be summed up by saying that nothing comes into my garden that is in a bag, box, or bottle. I create my own compost from garden waste and grow green manure to nourish the soil.  Pulling weeds is meditative and identifying them provides valuable information about the health of your garden. There are no invasive plants in a cultivated garden, just a gardener that is not mindful.

    Having 40 years of growing experience has provided me with a lot of wonderful memories. I am no expert, and I spend my winters reading as much as I can absorb on various gardening subjects. Keeping a journal has helped me to identify the best practices to implement, as well as repetitive mistakes that I should have avoided. 

    I hope you find some piece of information in these pages that will help you in your gardening pursuits, or at least encourage you to spend some time letting the soil sift through your hands. 

    " When you follow the rules, staying within the boundaries of commonly accepted practices; then you may miss an opportunity that could produce a fantastic surprise.
     Yet, what could be more standard and traditional than planting seeds without a designated purpose, just to see them grow."
  
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