Frost Protection

While I like to get a jump start on the growing season, our last "official" frost date is May 8th here in central ohio. That means we still have a chance of damaging frosts. More than likely those will be in more outlying areas rather than here in the city, but we must not take chances with our precious plants!

Protecting against frost damage is pretty simple and can be done with something as simple as a sheet draped over the bed as long as it isn't touching the plants since the frost can permiate material, especially plastic.

I am very fortunate to have these amazing glass domes and bell cloches, they are beautiful glass and made in Poland. They protect the plants from frost and look good doing it. They are removed the next day when temperatures are high enough so that air and light can get to the plant, but they are marvelous and beautiful!

Happy Gardening!

My Herb Adventure

As you know I have been planning the herb garden and today was the day I decided to take a day trip and buy my herb plants. I have purchased items from Companion Plants via their web site before, but I had never been to their greenhouses. So I jumped in the car this morning for an 80 mile one way drive...and wouldn't you know it, I forgot my cell phone *ugh*. I did manage to remember the directions.

The drive down to Athens, OH is lovely, it goes through several counties and through very scenic areas including the hocking hills. Country roads are very confusing and I managed to get myself lost a couple of times before happening upon Companion Plants!!!

The owners and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. As you can see, I got a bounty of herb plants (both culinary and medicinal) for the new herb bed, bird bath bed and some items for the front garden.

With herbs in hand, I trecked back home. While the lunar calendar said today was not the best day to plant, the weather begged to differ. It rained a bit and was perfectly overcast (best for planting)...and that is just what I did! I planted all of the herbs I bought as well as the seed potatoes, leek starters and horsradish root! I will share photos as these plants grow and we see what comes of them!

Happy Gardening!

Plans for the Herb Garden

I will be planting seeds as well as either ordering or picking up herb plants this weekend!!! The herb garden has begun. I thought I would share some preliminary plans I drew up for both culinary herbs as well as those specific to medicinal use. I am very happy with the plans as they stand...what do you think?

Happy Gardening!