Monthly Archives: February 2014

Sometimes, during the summer months when the garden demands a lot of attention and the temperatures are in the 100’s, I look longingly towards the winter months when it will be cool and so much fun to spend hours in … Continue reading

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Down and Dirty

This was supposed to be Saturday’s post, but I had technical difficulties.  After tackling the dirt in my garden for four hours, I returned home, only to delete all the pictures from my camera, instead of copying them.  I recovered … Continue reading

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Do you know who your neighbors are?

Many small organic gardens, ours included, make use of a principle called companion planting.  In its simplest form:  some plants complement each other, sometimes by releasing beneficial nutrients into the soil or by helping to repel pests, while others can actually hinder growth or attract … Continue reading

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