Garden 2022
Every year the garden grows a little bigger and feels a little more magical. We got lots of tomatos and peppers that I used to make my own home made salsa, and other things. Of...
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Things I grow in my Garden
In my garden I grow lots of things, most important among them is children.
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Spring Projects
This spring we got itching to get going on something. Since the house is a bit more involved of a process, we decided to set to work on the yard. Unfortunately it’s been a really...
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Notes on the Garden, 2016
I started the garden two weeks later than usual – just barely planting my front bed today, and I have yet to plant the vegetable garden. That trip to Hawaii really threw me off. But...
The Rest of the StoryGarden Notes 2015 – The Vegetable Garden
I don’t feel super motivated to plant a big veggie garden this year . . . So I kept it simple. 1 Watermelon 1 Zuchini 1 Butternut Squash 1 Parsley 1 Basil 6 Tomatoes Lettuce...
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I stuck to my original plan and only planted seeds in my back beds. I was going to be ambitious and plant all three sides of my yard with flowers – about 175 ft x...
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I’ve started planting a little early this year. We’ve had such a mild winter, and everyone thinks we’re done with the frost for good. In my front bed: Originally because we had such a mild...
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Today I will plant my cold hardy vegetables as per my garden planting guide. I picked up a few seed packets at Target the other day. This is my plan: We’ve never planted or really...
The Rest of the StoryThe Sunflowers
This year was so strange for my sunflowers – first of all, not a single one bloomed until August 18th. That is by very far the latest I’ve ever seen them wait. I’ve seen them...
The Rest of the StoryOn the Garden
I haven’t mentioned how the garden is coming along . . . Well, it’s a mixture of success of disappointment. I’ve learned some things for the future. Things I Have Learned: 1) If you don’t...
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Another Week
This week I focused on finishing getting the yard planted. I am going to be out of town for the end of the month, so I wanted everything done before I leave. I was able...
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These notes are for myself – feel free to read them, but they aren’t particularly interesting. However, after keeping notes like this for about two years now, I am finding that I do go back...
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I’ve started my early seeds. This is the first year being on-top-of-my-life enough to add gardening to my list this early. So I’ve never planted/tried these things before. This year we are planting peas, beans,...
The Rest of the StoryThe Good Earth
{Do you remember that book? Wasn’t it horrible? I remember hating it . . . perhaps I should add it to my list to reread. Maybe I missed something the first time around} This weekend...
The Rest of the StoryWelcome Back, July!
Remember last year, when July was over? And now it’s back! Welcome back July, we’re so excited to have you! Here is a little tour of our yard on July 1st:
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They’re in. And now, for your viewing pleasure: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxs7P7LWzDg&w=420&h=315]
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Full sun. Small flower/plant.
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Full Sun, well drained soil. More info here.
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Plant in Full Sun. More Info Here.
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This is a sweet potato vine like Jill has. It’s a ground cover that can grow and take over other things, so it will need to be tended to. It is excellent for containers. More...
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Plant in full sun. More info here.
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Hibiscus
Plant in Sun, needs constant water (don’t let the soil dry out)- will probably need to be watered individually. More info here.
The Rest of the StoryTasso Mix Bellis Daisy
Plant in sun/partial shade. More information here.
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