Category Archives: Gardening

Autumn splendor in Colorado

There is no question that fall is my favorite season. If fact, a couple of years ago I did a whole post I why I feel that autumn rocks (see here: Autumn is here…finally! (mrvintageman.com) Today I just wanted to … Continue reading

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The garden lull is over, a tomato update and hints of autumn

August is one of the hottest months of the northern year, so hold your breath and see that the fan is in order. It is also one of the longest months, and sometimes it seems even longer. Hal Borland The … Continue reading

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This week in the garden: mid-summer lull and the dog days of summer

A lull in the garden Every year, right after the summer solstice, my garden takes a brief siesta. After a steady progression of blooms that begins in mid-spring with the arrival of daffodils, and reaches a crescendo when MrsVintage’s peony … Continue reading

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