May 2011 Garden To Do's

may to-do's for Augusta area gardeners

this is the month that gives gardeners in our

area the "fix" we need to jump start summer!

here are some things to do this month:

* get your veggie garden in

don't worry about being perfect, just do it!

* whiteflies?

insecticidal soap on gardenias,yellow sticky

paper near infested plants,any other ideas?

* stake up tomatoes

maybe put in some teepees with small clay pots on tops..

pinch off little side shoot "suckers"

* plant corn, okra, beans, cucumbers, squash, and

southern peas from seed

* buy some dahlia bulbs to plant for late summer bloom

* sign up for FlowerCamp.

September/October openings won't last.

* mid-June Pumpkin planting time.

stay cool. 

ML

A Southern Garden Mama's Must Haves: Resources

Along with a snappy hat, sunscreen & basic gardening tools, you need information. 

The internet is one great resource for all types of info, but I still like to have my books

because I don't have Internet in the garden or on the farm. 

A few Must Have's ...great Mother's Day gifts, too.

My friend, Annie, takes this one with her to the Garden store.

For all you Backyard Farmers

Wonderful author & speaker
Practical info for no-dig method of gardening

What are your favorite gardening resources?
Don't forget the UGA website for all sorts of info  & your local Extension office/website. 

see you. 

ML

The Basics: Southern Garden Mama Must Have's

The Basics for Garden Mamas

I'll share something with you that is personal. 

Skin cancer is not pretty.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Last year I had a basal cell carcinoma removed just above my upper lip. After waiting many months to have it removed, I finally mustered the courage to do it! The procedure took about 30 minutes but could have been a LOT less complicated if I'd had it done sooner. This skin cancer developed from teenage years spent in blazing sun. 

Advice to Garden Mamas
(check out these links)

Wear Sunscreen.
Don protective clothing.
Try a new hat

Hope to see you in the garden! Don't find yourself here...

ML

Steal of the Week

I love herbs & really love to share them because 

they make such  purposeful gifts- even for brown thumbs!

Found this unbelieveable deal at Home Depot this weekend. 

Twenty bucks.

 Run in and snap one up for a aroma-licious teacher gift.

rosemary

humongous basil

jalapeno

oregano 

cilantro

see you

ML