by Flora Caputo | Aug 28, 2017 | Gardening, Uncategorized
SO I was one of the lucky people who scored a free wildflower seed packet from Cheerios. I know it is the end of the season for flower planting…technically. But I also like to split and transplant now because the days are slightly cooler, and there is still time...
by Flora Caputo | Aug 27, 2017 | Gardening, Uncategorized
It’s the last two weeks of August, which had me out in the garden getting some much needed garden chores done. One important chore which I never had time to do in years past was to do a fall pruning on my lavender bush. Because of it, my plant has become really...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 12, 2016 | Gardening, Uncategorized
I always wondered where my green thumb came from. In visiting Italy, I came to realize it is definitely my Italian heritage. If there is a can or a pot or a piece of dirt to be planted with something pretty to look at or yummy to grow and eat, it will get planted.Here...
by Flora Caputo | Jun 24, 2015 | Gardening, Uncategorized
There is something that happens at garden markets, some secret club or camaraderie amongst shoppers there. There is a sense that we all belong to that clandestine world of dirty fingernails and garden clogs. And striking up a conversation with someone next to you...
by Flora Caputo | May 12, 2015 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Hubster and I have been kicking butt in the garden the past few weekends. It’s hard to get motivated, and sometimes the weather doesn’t help. But once you get over the hump of getting out there and clearing out and tending your first bed-the rest comes...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 28, 2015 | Gardening, Uncategorized
It’s time, gardeners! The weather has been on the cool side in the midwest but the garden isn’t waiting for that perfect day-and your plants need some tending. Peonies and roses are my first plants on my to do list. Here, I show you what I do to get nice...
