What's Fresh in the Poconos

Mar 9, Herb gardening - varieties that grow well in Pocono gardens.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:36:36 GMT

PoconoGardening.com: Herb gardening in containers or raised beds, oregano as ground cover.

Mar 9, Basil varieties for your Pocono backyard herb garden.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:29:57 GMT

PoconoGardening.com: Basil and other annual herbs are easy to grow and a great addition to any backyard or kitchen garden.

Dec 28, They have begun to arrive!

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:21:18 GMT

Saturday's mail brought the new Jung Seed and R.H. Shumway's catalogs. Yeah! There is nothing better than flipping through the pages of veggies and flowers with a cup of hot chocolate while it snows outside.

I also visited the Jungseed.com website and discovered that is has had a facelift. It is easy to navigate, but I noticed that there were more than a few items without photos. Image Not Available I believe it said. Lets hope that this is just a side effect of the site upgrade and that they will be added soon.

JCP

Dec 9, Sales Coupons and Discounts for garden, lawn and greenhouse products.

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:09:49 GMT

Pocono Gardening: Sales Coupons and Discount codes available online, by mail or locally in the Poconos for seeds, plants and garden tools.

Dec 1, Shop Local - great shops, suppliers of garden supplies, plants and tool rental.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:14:01 GMT

PoconoGardening Shop Local suppliers in the Poconos: bagel shop, insurance, landscape plants, top soil, mulch, outdoor decor and tool and equipment rentals.

Nov 26, Seed starting methods: herbs, vegetables and flowers. PoconoGardening.com

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:23:40 GMT

Seed Starting Methods: Pros and Cons by Pocono Gardening

Nov 26, 2010 PA Garden Expo

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:52:24 GMT

According to Karen Rousche at Journal Publications the PA Garden Expo has been scheduled for February 26 - 28th, 2010 at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Tickets are $12.50 each or you can get the Multi-Day Pass for $18. Children under 12 are admitted free.

They have updated the website and while it looks like the Expo will be a bit scaled down, when compared to 2008, it will be fun and informative as always.

JCP

Nov 19, Discounts, Sales and Coupons for local Pocono stores and online merchants.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:50:57 GMT

Pocono Gardening: Discounts available online or locally in the Poconos for seeds, plants and garden tools.

Nov 19, Local Sales on gardening supplies, plants and seasonal items. Pocono Gardening

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:56:03 GMT

Local Sales, Specials and Discounts in the Poconos. Find great stuff for your vegetable garden.

Oct 29, PA Garden Expo

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:26:02 GMT

The 2009 Pennsylvania Garden Expo was canceled. The organizers felt that due to the recession the show would lack the vendors and attendance needed to be successful. For months their website PAGardenExpo.org had a notice about the cancellation.

Recently the website appears to be back up. Inviting and colorful, it outlines exhibits, sponsors and special events. Please be aware that this is the 2008 schedule!

They have not yet posted 2010 information. We have contacted them and are waiting for an official response.

I will keep you posted.

JCP

Oct 23, Pocono Weather & Climate: Regional Information, Moon Phases

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:02:49 GMT

Pocono Weather: specific weather & climate information for gardening in the Pocono Mountains.

Sep 1, The Summer That Never Was!

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:52:49 GMT

September's Harvest Moon is almost upon us, but this year has not yielded much of a harvest. The tremendous amount of rain has ruined gardens all over our region. Unless you have ideal drainage and great sun exposure you have most likely suffered some serious damage. I have gotten reports from a number of Pocono gardeners who report fruit and vegetables rotting on the plant before they ripen. Powdery mildew is rampant. Others report a huge increase in slug and snail damage. The good news is there's always next year! Here's to hoping that next year brings more favorable growing conditions. Please visit your local Farmer's Market or Farm Stand to purchase veggies, fruit and decorative corn stalks, gourds and pumpkins. Farmers need our support this year. They have been hit with a double whammy. Recession and poor weather. Think sun!

Jul 28, Farmers Markets in the Poconos. Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Wayne counties in NE PA.

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:15:25 GMT

Farmers Markets: Directory of where to find great local produce, farm fresh eggs, maple syrup and honey in the Pocono Mountains.

Jul 8, The Full Buck Moon

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:42:14 GMT

It is July already. It seems like summer just got here after an exceptionally long, strange spring. Celebrate the Full Buck Moon this evening, if it makes an appearance through the clouds, with some fresh summer squash from your garden. Why do we call it the Buck Moon? Click the Permalink below.

Jun 24, Free Stuff for gardeners. Samples, seeds, freeware and shareware.

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:51:54 GMT

Free Stuff for Backyard Gardeners. Free gardening software, seeds and samples.

Jun 21, Wayne County Food Assistance: emergency food help. How to donate or register.

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:53:23 GMT

Wayne County Food Assistance - Pocono food pantries - how to help, where to donate or register.

Jun 21, Pike County Food Pantries: where to find emergency food assistance or donate.

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:36:24 GMT

Pike County Food Pantries: where to volunteer or donate, apply for emergency food assistance.

Jun 21, Carbon County Food Pantries: donate or register for help.

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:18:15 GMT

Carbon County Food Pantries: locations, where to register or donate your garden surplus.

Jun 19, Hawley Farmer's Market opens today!

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:11:31 GMT

The Hawley Farmers Market opens today at 2pm. The weather seems to be cooperating for the first day of the market.

With all of the recent rain and cool temperatures your garden may be off to a slow start. Why not come out and pick up a few things?

Support your local farmers! We hope to see you there.

If you can't make it to Hawley today, here are a few other markets you may be able to fit into your schedule.

Jun 19, Hungry Neighbors in the Poconos. Where to find food assistance programs.

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:40:40 GMT

Your Hungry Neighbors in the Pocono Mountain region. Where to find food assistance programs in your county. How you can help.

Jun 17, Carbon County, PA in the Poconos.

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:36:12 GMT

Pocono Gardening: Tips for Carbon County, PA local climate, weather info & advisories.

Jun 17, PJs Garden Center Review by PoconoGardening.com

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:45:40 GMT

PoconoGardening.com review of PJs Garden Center in Hawley, Wayne County PA.

Jun 17, Bethany Farm and Garden Review page by Pocono Gardening.

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:57:30 GMT

PoconoGardening.com review of Bethany Farm and Garden in Bethany, Wayne County PA.

Jun 11, Potato growing tips for your Backyard Vegetable Garden.

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:59:08 GMT

How to improve your garden's yeild with potato growing tips from PoconoGardening.com.

Jun 9, Monroe County, PA in the Pocono Mountains. Gardeners Information and resources.

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:05:55 GMT

Pocono Gardening: Monroe County, PA helpful information, local climate, weather info & links for gardeners.

Jun 9, Thunderstorms

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:15:55 GMT

Wow, those were some thunderstorms last night and this morning. The power went off a few times and the local fire company sirens were howling. I was hoping we would get some rain but I wasn't ready for that. The rain was so heavy that it knocked the blossoms off the impatiens and squash. I haven't found any real damage to the garden. Just one Park's Whopper Cr Tomato plant that is in a pot on the deck. It was knocked over and the stem is bent. It is not really kinked though, so I have propped it up about halfway and will gradually bring it back upright. It should be fine. All the planters that have water reservoirs in the bottom have flooded and are filled to the rim with water and floating soil and perlite. I use an old, plastic measuring cup to scoop out the water on the surface so that the plants won't drown. It seems we are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 8pm this evening. I will be putting all the pots up against the house, just in case.

Jun 8, Tomatoes we are growing in our Pocono Garden now and in past seasons.

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:10:38 GMT

What kind of tomatoes should you grow in Zone 4, 5 and 6 Pocono Gardens.

Jun 7, Search Pocono Gardening or the web for gardeners tips or plant sources.

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:36:52 GMT

Search Pocono Gardening or the web with our custom Google Search Engines. Find plant information and growing tips.

Jun 3, Farm Stands in the Poconos - Buy Fresh Local Organic Produce

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:57:49 GMT

Farm Stands: eat local and find great vegetables, maple syrup and honey in the Pocono Mountains.

Jun 3, Pests commonly found in and around your Pocono garden.

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:39:02 GMT

Pests: who they are and what to do about them when they invade your vegetable garden.

Jun 1, June is National Rose Month. Do you grow roses?

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:11:24 GMT

Rose types, growing tips, photos, planting ideas, roses in cottage gardens, where to buy and more for Pocono Gardeners.

May 28, Moon phases, full moon names, lunar gardening information.

Thu, 28 May 2009 18:17:00 GMT

The Moon: How it affects your garden, phases, lunar gardening practices. Full Moons: Flower, Cold, Wolf, Strawberry, Harvest, etc.

May 28, Potatoes we are growing in our Pocono Garden.

Thu, 28 May 2009 01:54:42 GMT

Potatoes are easy to grow in almost any vegetable garden. Varieties, pests and growing tips.

May 27, The Pocono Garden: what's growing in our vegetable patch.

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:58:12 GMT

What's happening in the Pocono Garden. Composting, preparing raised planting beds and more.

May 27, Farmers Market looking for more vendors.

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:40:31 GMT

More Vendors are needed for the Farmers Market in Hawley, PA.

May 26, Herbs: easy to grow in the Poconos. Try herbs in containers.

Tue, 26 May 2009 19:11:50 GMT

Herbs for your Pocono garden. Grow in containers, raised beds or indoors.

May 26, Potato growing methods and tips for your Backyard Vegetable Garden.

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:56:45 GMT

Potato varieties, cultivation and tips. Potatoes are easy to grow in almost any vegetable garden.

May 23, New Farmers Market this Saturday

Sat, 23 May 2009 04:13:06 GMT

The Farmers Market at Dave's Super Duper on Route 6 in Honesdale opens this Saturday, 5/23/09, at 11am.

Offering: Native American Jewelry, Onion and Potato sets, as well as Herb, Vegetable and Flower transplants.

May 19, NWS Freeze Warning

Tue, 19 May 2009 02:21:31 GMT

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the Pocono region. A freeze may occur overnight and into the early morning hours of 5/18 into 5/19/09. Protect your plants from freezing. Bring potted plants indoors or into the garage for the night. Cover garden beds with floating row covers. Cover individual plants already in the garden empty pots, pails or lids from garbage pails. You can also make a quick protective cloch by cutting the bottom off of a plastic gallon milk or water jug. Wash and dry it thoroughly and put over the plant for the night.

May 14, Wayne County, PA in the Pocono Mountains Lake Region

Thu, 14 May 2009 01:24:10 GMT

Wayne County: Weather, Gardening, Farms and Local Farmers Markets

May 12, Weeds common to the Pocono Region.

Tue, 12 May 2009 22:32:22 GMT

Weeds common to the Poconos: descriptions and photos.

May 9, When to plant tomatoes, cucumbers and squash in the Poconos.

Sat, 09 May 2009 17:42:39 GMT

When to plant your tender vegetables out in zone 4, 5 and 6 backyard Pocono gardens.

May 9, Vegetable, herb and flower gardening in the Poconos.

Sat, 09 May 2009 01:00:41 GMT

Options and tips for a great vegetable and herb garden this year!

May 9, Eggplant you can grow it in the Poconos!

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:35:12 GMT

With assistance, Eggplant can be very happy in a Zone 4, 5 or 6 Pocono backyard garden.

May 7, Cucumbers: varieties suited to the Pocono Mountains.

Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:51 GMT

Easy to grow cucumbers for your Pocono vegetable garden. Make your own refrigerator pickles.

May 7, Vegetables we are growing in the Pocono Garden now.

Thu, 07 May 2009 03:11:55 GMT

Vegetables we are growing in our raised bed gardens. Great vegetables for the Pocono region.

May 7, Vegetarian Blog: Adventures of a new, 17 year old vegetarian.

Thu, 07 May 2009 02:31:56 GMT

Vegetarian blog the adventures of a teenage vegetarian in a pot roast loving family. Recipes, eating out, handling chicken nugget cravings.

May 3, Garden vegetables for your Pocono backyard garden.

Sun, 03 May 2009 05:21:21 GMT

Which garden vegetables are we growing this year and what grows best in the Poconos.

Apr 19, New Vegetarian Blog Entry

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:53:14 GMT

The adventure begins. Follow the progress of a teenage vegetarian in her blog.

Apr 17, Free Landscaping Demonstration in Honesdale, PA

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:42:14 GMT

The Home Depot in Honesdale (Wayne County) will be hold a Landscaping "How To" Clinic on Saturday, April 25th.
Their nursery department is already filling up with flowers, potting soil and other garden building items. Check them out.