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Seeds Started 02/01/10
Time to start the seedlings for the Spring 2010 growing season! Today’s round of starts includes: Purple Cauliflower (6) Black Sea Man Tomato (3) Red Hmong Cucumber (3) Hyacinth Bean (6) Red Brandywine Tomato, Landis Valley Strain (4) Aunt Ruby’s German Green Tomato (4) German Red Strawberry Tomato (4) Matchless Tomato (4) Livingston’s Golden Queen [...]
Michael we started seeds about the same time - mine are waiting for the sunshine that is promised! I have ...
What have you started so far, Kate?
My Kind of Savings
I’m the first to admit that I am not a wealthy guy, financially speaking. When I made the decision to pursue writing full time I knew it wouldn’t be easy and though I have had a few rough months here and there I have yet to go without the necessities due in no small part [...]
Visions of Peppermint Tisanes Dancing in My Head
One of the most beautiful things about tending to your own garden is how easy it is to take for granted all the things you can do without a trip to the supermarket. Tonight was a fine example of this for me. After a 15 mile bike ride this evening (I’m getting into shape for [...]
Inexpensive Rain Barrels, Garden Updates & Big News
Here comes the rain again… Since the rain is due in our area any time now, I though it was timely to include this info on cheap rain barrels. Thanks to my partner I came across a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to take advantage of rain barrels but cannot afford the expensive ready [...]
breaking ground... awesome. We can't wait to get something going on here in our area, but gonna have to ...
An Earth Day Birthday at My Earth Garden!
That’s right! It’s not even the end of April yet and we’ve had an early birth here at MEG HQ! The first tomato of the season has sprouted forth and promises to be beautiful and delicious! I had to post this photo as soon as I discovered the baby because I knew that Shibaguyz would [...]
Still… cheater cheater… *runs away*
Don't hate me because I'm an early riser!
First Tomatoes and Free Gardening Stuff!
Today was the day. I’d rather quickly dropped my early season tomato seedling purchases into larger pots a few weeks ago and hadn’t paid attention to the fact that one of the pots had no drainage. Yesterday a cursory check revealed the need to plant my beloved Mr. Stripey heirloom tomato plant immediately or risk [...]
It's okay, Shan. We can admit to being bedazzled by your amazing abilities!
I have this hat from the dollar store that rolls up into a little ball (like those round collapsible clothes ...