By the middle of July, the garden begins speaking in subtler ways. Spring’s dramatic bursts of growth have settled into
Some calendar dates seem to bloom with meaning. July 14 is one of them – a day remembered for revolution,
By the middle of July, gardens are revealing both their generosity and their limits. Tomatoes begin to ripen, herbs fill
There is a particular quality to mid-July. The rush of spring has faded, the first harvests have begun, and gardens
Garden Almanac for July 11: The Bell That Rang, the Mockingbird That Sang and the Garden of Tomorrow
There are days when history seems to bloom in unexpected places. July 11 is one of them – a midsummer
July has a way of making a garden feel wonderfully alive. Bees move steadily from flower to flower, vegetables seem
There’s something wonderfully optimistic about growing melons. In spring, they begin as modest little seedlings. A few weeks later they
By early July, the garden has entered one of its most generous seasons. Roses may be slowing, beans are climbing
Early July is when zucchini, pumpkins and pattypan squash begin to look wonderfully promising. Their broad leaves spread across the
Early July is the season when gardens seem to reach their fullest expression. Roses are still flowering, vegetables are growing