Amazingly, unexpected “frost-and-freeze” weather warnings seem to have recently become the major topic of discussion among our local gardeners. Many have covered their emerging plants with plastic or fabric row covers, or brought their seed-starting containers indoors or into their garages, porches or even greenhouses. We are reminded that in 1977, “snow continued to fall … Continue reading A Cool Season For Sure!
Even though there’s pollen everywhere, when we venture outside it’s exciting to see what’s going on in the garden as the month of May makes its arrival. Sadly, most of our daffodil blossoms have gone by, but they really put on quite a show this year! Especially lovely has been the enjoyment of our neighbor … Continue reading Spring is Blooming
On Thursday, May 11, 2023 – Learn how to create beautiful flower arrangements using a simple vase and locally sourced flowers, just in time for Mother’s Day and spring! The talented Terry Converse will guide the group using fundamental design principles. Class size is limited to 12 students. 6 – 8 PM $75 Members| $85 … Continue reading Mother’s Day Flower Arranging with Terry Converse
On Friday, May 12 through Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Fill your garden with vegetable transplants, grown on the Farm at Gore Place. Choose from a wide variety of hard-to-find heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, herbs, and marigolds! These are all beautiful transplants, ready for your garden. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Website for more … Continue reading Farmer Scott’s Heirloom Tomato Plant Sale
Delightful crocus blossoms are appearing all over our gardens. Unlike other spring flowering bulbs that I’ve added through the years, not a single one is where it was originally planted. When they’re hungry, rascally squirrels, chipmunks, mice, and voles like to “dig up” the small bulbs and their offsets. Incidentally, while crocuses are often called … Continue reading Crocus Blossoms Are Appearing
