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A Trip to the Nursery
We’re finally enjoying temps below 90 degrees and that means it’s time for fall planting. After a night of storms, it was a great day to head to the nursery With so many choices, it’s always difficult to decide what … Continue reading
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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
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
Decisions, decisions, decisions
Yes, I’m still looking through seed catalogs and deciding what to plant. It’s not that simple — I know I want squash but what varieties? The list seems endless, just take a look at the 2014 Native Seed Catalog, it reads … Continue reading
Getting ready for February
The last week of every month is always a good time to start looking ahead to what’s on the agenda for the upcoming month. Taking some time to look ahead now means that you will have time to plan and … Continue reading
Seeds, Weeds, and Dirty Deeds 