The Mulch Calculator
Mulching the gardens is a spring tradition here at the Bergquist house. We don’t have a very large lot, but have more than our share of garden space. Each of the past two years we have added large...
View ArticleNeurotic about Tomatoes
We had a very successful tomato growing season last year on our little plot of land in the West End of Hartford. Not being one who likes to take steps backwards, I geared up for another year of...
View ArticleElizabeth Park Dahlias
The Elizabeth Park Dahlia garden looks like floral fireworks right now. Stop by this weekend if you have some time to see all the different varieties. Here is a short preview of what it looked like...
View ArticleWinter Sun
At our home the most private yard space is to the north of the house. There is a very noticeable difference in the amount of sun we get in that area throughout the seasons. During the summer we line up...
View ArticleA Trip to Meadow View Farms
We took a trip to Southwick, MA to visit Meadow View Farms and get some plants for our various gardens.
View ArticleThe Rural Life
Greater Hartford has a lot of residential development in rural areas that had previously been forest or farm land. It’s common to hear stories of wildlife walking through the yards of homeowners. Bear...
View ArticlePeach Season in Glastonbury
The peaches are ripe in Glastonbury! We visited Belltown Hill Orchards the other day for ours, but there are other options out there too. There are literally millions of peaches in South Glastonbury...
View ArticleA Good Year for Gardening
Gardening has been a hit or miss experience for us over the years. This year has gone better than most. We got some good plants from Meadow View Farms back in May, and have been enjoying homegrown...
View ArticleThe No-Name Mum Farm in Ellington
Last year I was showing a house in the boonies (defined by me as any place more than 30 minutes from my house) and I stumbled across a farm with acres and acres of blooming mums. It was quite a sight...
View ArticleElectric Fence
This year I installed an electric fence to protect our potted tomato plants from the squirrels. Here’s a look at the setup, which I’m claiming as a success since our furry neighbors have not been...
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