Just this week we started finding hundreds (ok thousands) of cicadas outside each morning and everyday the hum in the air is growing. A bit of searching turned up that 2014 in our part of IL is the year for emergence of brood III of the Magicacada, a 17 year periodical cicada. For more infoContinue reading “2014 Magicicadas in Illinois”
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April showers bring May flowers
Well, it is that time of year again in the Midwest. The storms are rolling in. Stay safe everyone!
Seedling Growth Update #2
The tomato seedlings were repotted almost two weeks ago and have been out in the cold frame since. They are growing steadily and heartily. Hopefully they will be hardened off and ready to go in the garden in a week or two once the weather levels out.
Spring has arrived!
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First Asparagus
Last June when we moved we spent lots of time exploring our new property and I was excited to find some planted asparagus in an old garden area that now has fruit trees. I cleaned it out this spring and have been watching it closely. How fitting that our first asparagus comes today on Easter!Continue reading “First Asparagus”
Seedling Growth Update
Chia (above) – I’m not sure what I’ll do with this. It was more of a last-minute idea to throw some chia seeds in the flat. A throwback to Chia Pets if you will. I think it needs a warmer climate than mine (Zone 5). I will see I guess! Kale – Growing quickly withContinue reading “Seedling Growth Update”
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