Here in Southern Virginia, winter has been alarmingly mild with only a few weeks here and there of frost and absolutely no snow. However, that …
Alchemy Garden #24: What We’re Growing In 2023
Gardening
Summer Herbal Harvest 2022
With summer half way through, I wanted to share some of the wonderful herbs I was able to harvest so far! Ever since I took …
Chicken Caesar Salad
Isn’t chicken Caesar salad just delicious? A homemade one is to die for with its tender, well-seasoned meat, fresh baby greens, and crunchy croutons. Chicken …
Green Oakleaf Lettuce
Ideal Season: Cool Sun: Full Sun/Partial Shade Ideal Soil Type: Sandy Loam Soil Ideal Temperature: 50-72°F (10-22°C) Maturation Period: 50-80 Days (depending on the variety) …
Red Sails Lettuce
Ideal Season: Cool Sun: Full Sun/Partial Shade Ideal Soil Type: Sandy Loam Soil Ideal Temperature: 50-72°F (10-22°C) Maturation Period: 50-80 Days (depending on the variety) …
Red Bunching Onion
Ideal Season: Cool and Warm Sun: Full Sun/Partial Shade Ideal Soil Type: Sandy Loam Soil Ideal Temperature: 55-60°F (13-15°C) Maturation Period: 45-60 Days This was my first year growing onions. …
Don’t Give Up on a Plant: Reviving my Bay Laurel
When I first started gardening, I would prune my plant too much or rip it out of the ground or pot and start over. I …
Looseleaf Lettuce
Ideal Season: Cool Sun: Full Sun/Partial Shade Ideal Soil Type: Sandy Loam Soil Ideal Temperature: 50-72°F (10-22°C) Maturation Period: 50-80 Days (depending on the variety) …
Homemade Vegetable Wash
MAKE HARVEST TO TABLE SAFE We would all like to think that our homegrown produce is fresh and pure of anything harmful, but the truth …
Third Year of Gardening
This is my third year of gardening, and I am excited to share what I’m starting with this year. This year, I envisioned something new …