Vineyard Gardener
Michael A. Dirr is the man to whom we refer concerning all things trees and shrubs.
It’s happened again. I’ve seeded too many flats, taken on too much work and ordered too many potatoes.
It is astonishing how rapidly spring progresses once it finally starts. It seems the lawns and fields have greened-up overnight.
My friend, the late Helen McGrath of Oak Bluffs, used to offer up three bits of advice. Affectionately known as Nurse Helen, she was endlessly...
Every bit of garden advice I give is a result of painful experience. I have learned everything the hard way.
I hate it when I don’t know everything. Last week I gave Patricia Carlet ink for working to improve the old brick waterworks building at the Tashmoo...
Rachel Carson may have been wrong. I took my walk early Monday morning, the first day of spring, and it was anything but silent.
I accept most of the responsibility for the typographical errors in this column. My editors are willing to pick up my hand written ramblings at my...
Only occasionally have I done a task which serves me in the long run. Last fall, Marie and I (with the help of cousin Mark) put hay on all our...
I have been happily emptying my pantry and freezer of last season’s produce. The pepper and eggplant mixture has been a great addition to the winter...
I take a bit of a walk early in the morning. I always take the same route. Every day there is some tiny sign of impending spring.
Every now and then I get on some rampage and call my friend Sharlee to inquire if I am crazy.
