Category Archives: Garden Seasons

Almost over night…

Posted on 2018-05-06 by Karin Kiontke

… the tree peonies are in bloom! On Thursday evening, the buds were still tightly closed, Saturday afternoon, almost all of them were open. Tree peonies are a short lived wonder. The buds pop open, the flowers attract bees and … Continue reading →

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What a difference a day makes

Posted on 2018-05-01 by Karin Kiontke

At this time of the year, the garden changes so quickly that it is difficult to catch up. Almost over night, the crap apple tree is in bloom. The tree peony buds are showing color and the first irises are … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Week

Posted on 2018-04-28 by Karin Kiontke

Last Saturday was Earth Day. Like last year, first grade students from the Little Red Schoolhouse prepared some special art for Earth Day to be displayed on the fence of our garden. We hope that this will be tradition. Last … Continue reading →

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From one of our gals: Apis mellifera

Posted on 2018-04-15 by Karin Kiontke

We decided to try something new; we will occasionally invite guest bloggers to write on LaGuardia Corner Garden’s website. This is the first contribution by Apis mellifera. I live with my sisters some brothers and a queen. We sisters are … Continue reading →

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Spring?

Posted on 2018-03-20 by Karin Kiontke

Today is the first day of spring. That is what the calendar tells us. But it is still cold and tomorrow, we are expecting yet another snow storm – really! There were 4 of them over the last 3 weeks. … Continue reading →

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