Growing Giant Pumpkins
Have you ever wanted to try growing giant pumpkins? In 2022, Duane Hansen of Syracuse, NE did just that, and set a world record too. I met Duane at a meeting of the Nebraska City Talkin’ Dirt Group in October 2022, and was impressed not only by his pumpkin growing prowess, but also by his […]
Spicing Up Your Autumn Displays
Now that summer is finally over, we want to build autumn displays. It is still going to be hot, and cold, and whatever. My wife thinks its already sweater weather and is ready for bonfires, pumpkin pie, and cool weather. To spice up your autumn displays, you will need to think outside of the box […]
October Tips for the Garden
October is the month of autumn color, leaf drop, pumpkin carving, and evenings spent around a bonfire. Prepare your garden for winter and follow these tips to make it all easier. Things to do in the Vegetable Garden Harvest pumpkins when the skin starts to turn orange or when the skin cannot be pushed in […]
Planning an Awesome! Autumn Display
Autumn is fast coming around the corner. I am already seeing the stages of autumn forming in the landscape around us, with goldenrods, asters, and other native plants beginning their fall displays. Now that I have a little down time, I am beginning my planning for my fall displays. I usually put together 8 in-ground […]
Year in Review – Annual Color Program
What a year this has been! We have had a lot of ups and downs with the weather, and a long dry spell through the summer. The annuals we put in have had to be tough and most of them looked awesome through summer and late fall. I did not get very many photos of […]
Mums the Word
Autumn is here! After spring, this is my favorite time of year. Hayrack rides, fall potlucks, the bounty of gardens spilling across the table, jelly making, and my family’s annual pumpkin carve party brings in the bounty of the autumnal season. And of course, chrysanthemums blooming! Chrysanthemums, or mums for short, are a favorite part […]
