2015-11-04 16:32
Fresh, Homemade Sauerkraut Can't be Beat!Dirk Ingo FrankeIf you've never had fresh, homemade sauerkraut, than you're missing out on a crunchy, tasty treat! Homemade sauerkraut is easy… Read More
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2015-08-20 18:00
Image: giffconstable/"Bright Lights"Swiss chard is a great green to grow in the north because it’s a cool season vegetable and takes 60 days or less to grow to maturity. Both its… Read More
2015-08-20 17:59
May 9, 2013When it comes to my vegetable garden, I like to try something new each season, whether it’s a different variety or new vegetable all together. This year, my newbie of choice… Read More
2015-08-20 17:52
Image: JonathunderCorn is a staple in many northern gardens across the U.S. Not only is it versatile, it comes in many different varieties ranging from super sweet to the kind that you… Read More
2015-08-20 17:50
Image: freedigitalphotos.netCorn is a staple in the U.S. and around the world. For home gardeners, it can be eaten fresh, frozen or canned for later use. The keys to successfully growing cor… Read More
2015-08-20 17:48
May 22, 2013Over the weekend, I went to my favorite local garden nursery and snapped up a bunch of tomato plants. Though I won’t be planting them for another week or so, I wanted to ma… Read More
2015-08-20 17:47
Image: Jolly Janner Before heading out to plant your tomatoes, pick a spot in the garden that receives full sun, a good 6-8 hours a day, and one that has fertile, well-draining soi… Read More
2015-08-20 17:46
July 15, 2013Image: Adityamadhav83/Wikimedia CommonsWhen it comes to the usual pests in my garden, I’ve never had a problem with snails until now. Heck, I’ve hardly ever seen the… Read More
2015-08-20 17:45
Image: Gibby's GardenThough it may be a little early for those of us in the north to be out harvesting our string beans, it’s important to do so when they’re ready. This helps ex… Read More
2015-08-20 17:42
Gibby's GardenCan the deicer that keeps your walks and stairs safe to tread on be harmful to your garden? To put it simply, yes. Man-made deicers are made with chemicals responsible for melt… Read More
2015-08-20 17:39
Beef-n-Veggie SoupImage: calamity_haneWarm up your insides on a cold winter day with this healthy, filling beef-n-veggie soup. Packed full of flavor and filled with vitamins, this soup is su… Read More
2015-08-20 17:34
Image: Chrlstle Quick and easy to make, this tasty kale and kielbasa soup will give your taste buds something to talk about! This soup is full of flavor and tickles the senses while sim… Read More
2014-06-18 17:19
Image: Gibby's GardenWhen there is no rain in sight for days at a time and the humidity rises a few notches, it tends to leave garden soil hard and dry - neither of which are good for plants… Read More
2014-06-18 16:54
Gibby's GardenWith the start of the new year and all the rain we've been getting here in Maine, I couldn't help but dig out my seed catalogs and start making a list of all the vegetables I w… Read More
2014-02-18 14:37
Image: Rusty.GrassThere are many types and varieties of cucumbers to choose from, all of which can be grown in the north because most take 55 days or less to mature. This makes choosing… Read More
2014-01-29 20:00
Image: Wikimedia CommonsAre Hops Safe to Eat?Hops are an increasingly popular vine that many home gardeners are establishing in their gardens, whether it's to make a home brew or provide a u… Read More
2013-07-01 19:00
Image: Gibby's GardenWeeds are the last thing we gardeners want to see growing, especially in abundance. Not only do they soak up vital nutrients, water and sunlight, they take time to pull… Read More
2013-06-24 19:00
After a 2 week hiatus from blogging, I’m back with a garden diary entry. I know the last entry I made I complained about the weather and yes, I’m here to complain about it again… Read More
2013-06-24 17:10
Here you'll find links to all of Gibby's Garden diary posts. Feel free to click through and leave a comment. Enjoy!Entry #1 - 4/1/13Gibby's Garden Diary is Back for 2013!Entry #2 - 4/22/13Le… Read More
2013-06-03 19:00
June 3, 2013The weather lately really hasn’t been cooperating with my vegetable gardening - that is for sure. Over Memorial Day weekend we had a North Easter which dumped lots of… Read More
2013-06-03 19:00
June 3, 2013The weather lately really hasn’t been cooperating with my vegetable gardening - that is for sure. Over Memorial Day weekend we had a North Easter which dumped lots of… Read More
2013-05-31 19:00
Image: DowntowngalWhether you started your own vegetables from seed or bought them from the local nursery, your plants need a little hardening off before being transplanted into the gar… Read More
2013-05-29 19:00
Image: Rusty.GrassCucumbers are easy to grow in the north and come in a number of varieties suitable for all gardens. Choose a variety according to space and use. Pickling cucumbers are best… Read More
2013-05-13 19:00
The north may have a short growing season, but that doesn’t mean gardeners have to skimp on the types and varieties of vegetables they grow. The best vegetables take 70 days or less to… Read More
2013-05-06 19:00
Image: giffconstable/"Bright Lights"Swiss chard is edible from stalk to stem and can be added to soups, stews and salads or steamed as a mildly-sweet side dish. As vegetables go, Swiss… Read More
2013-05-03 19:00
Located in Lewiston, Maine, Beaulieu Industries has loam for sale for the 2013 season. We offer delivery in and around Androscoggin county or we’ll load you up if you’d rather co… Read More
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