Category Archives: Garden Seasons

Of asters, bees and birds

Posted on 2017-11-02 by Karin Kiontke

Asters are reliable fall flowers. They bloom year after year from mid September until late October without requiring much care. Cutting them down once in early June delays the flowers a little bit and they show up when the summer flowers begin to fade. Now, most … Continue reading →

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Monarchs and other insects late in October

Posted on 2017-10-29 by Karin Kiontke

On the last Saturday of October, it still did not feel like fall. Only the honey locusts were dropping their golden leaves, and it was so warm that working in the garden in a T-shirt felt just right. Insects were out and about. Most notably, we are … Continue reading →

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Plant Profile: Milkweed

Posted on 2017-10-03 by Karin Kiontke

Some of our beloved summer flowers are those from the milkweed family. We like them for their pretty flowers and because they are the exclusive food for America’s most popular butterfly, the monarch. We grow a couple of native species … Continue reading →

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The fireflies are here

Posted on 2017-06-30 by Karin Kiontke

For a short time at the end of June, the cool yellow-green light-flashes of fireflies can be seen after dusk and and the onset of darkness. Our garden is a good place to spot them. In the evening, they hover … Continue reading →

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Herbs and veggies flower, too

Posted on 2017-06-17 by Karin Kiontke

When thinking of herbs and vegetables , we usually don’t think flowers (stuffed squash blossoms, artichokes and broccoli excluded). In fact, farmers harvest greens before the plants put on flowers, or they wait until the bees have done their job and harvest … Continue reading →

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