Author Archives: Charlotte

2014 At A Glance

Posted on 01/31/2015 by Charlotte

I can’t believe I have been away sooo long.   2014 brought so many different things.  Winter brought an ice storm, spring brought flooding rains, summer brought severe heat, and well fall, I’ll get to that in a bit.  For … Continue reading →

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Winterizing The Garden

Posted on 11/11/2013 by Charlotte

I’m sure that most everyone has already winterized their garden, but for us here in zone 8b temps have been very mild this year.  The forecast has it dipping into the upper 30’s this week and although I have my … Continue reading →

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Another Rainy Day

Posted on 08/17/2013 by Charlotte

Today is another rainy day here in the panhandle of florida.  Between yesterday and today we have had about 3 1/2 inches of rain with more to come.  But, it has been mostly a slow steady rain, which is the … Continue reading →

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Vegetables to plant in August

Posted on 08/04/2013 by Charlotte

I have to say, in a way I am thrilled it’s August but also feel a tinge of dread.  This is because, here in zone 8b, we are now officially into the second summer garden stage, yet August is normally … Continue reading →

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Vegetables To Plant In July

Posted on 07/09/2013 by Charlotte

As I mentioned last month, the list of veggies to plant in July is very short. Vegetables to plant in July for zone 8b: beans, lima eggplant okra peas, southern peppers watermelon For me, the only one on the list … Continue reading →

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A Midsummer Garden Update

Posted on 07/07/2013 by Charlotte

Here in the panhandle of Florida, it’s been a crazy summer.  If the heat hasn’t gotten to your garden, then the rain probably has.  Over this Fourth of July holiday, here at my house, I have had over 8″ of … Continue reading →

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Vegetables To Plant In June

Posted on 06/03/2013 by Charlotte

Summer is definitely here.  The good news is the spring veggies are ripening, the bad news is, it’s getting tough to be working in the garden.   But, I’m sure many of you are hardcore gardeners like me, and the … Continue reading →

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Back Yard and Garden Update in Pictures

Posted on 05/20/2013 by Charlotte

I was sitting on my deck when I got home this afternoon and decided to take pictures.  Here are some pictures of what my back yard looks like from my deck, and just for fun, I’ll add a few more. … Continue reading →

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Vegetables To Plant In May

Posted on 05/01/2013 by Charlotte

I sure hope we’ve had enough April showers to bring May flowers or even better would be May tomatoes.  How many of you are checking those tomatoes daily just waiting for the first one to ripen.  I hate having to … Continue reading →

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My Journey with My Ducks

Posted on 04/22/2013 by Charlotte

On March 2 I became the proud owner of 5 baby duckies.  When I got them from Tractor Supply, they were already 10 days old, absolutely adorable, and way too cool.  From the research I had done, everyone said ducks … Continue reading →

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