New This Year

I'm growing Japanese Giant Red Mustard for the first time. It is supposed to have a unique and slightly spicy taste that makes it an excellent side dish. I can't wait to discover if that is true.

Better Late Than Never.

These hedges usually bloom at the end of April, but since we had the coldest April in about two decades, they are just coming into their own now.

Spring Has Sprung... Finally!

Although May 15 is the official last day one can expect frost in NWI, this year has seen the cold temperatures last longer than normal. April had the coldest average temperatures in years. But now things seem to be headed in the right direction.