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Vegetables gardens. They are always such a wonderful idea. They are always so much fun to plan. Then…. Reality happens…. Along with the weeds, the pests, the watering and the summer holiday when the whole thing turns into an unkempt jungle. Over the next few Sundays I will share my vast amounts of knowledge about … Continue reading…
Remember this from last week? Now it looks like this: Propre, as the French would say… Well, close anyway. It needs to be raked again. But, this weekend: He cut and chopped; I raked. He did a first cut with the strimmer (weed whip); I raked. He mowed, shorter cut; I raked. He mowed again, … Continue reading…
I've been tagged by Cyberdelia of Avidly Dreaming for the "seven random garden facts" meme. Now I am wondering: is it because I have a garden? Or because I have a tendency to wander randomly? Regardless, I take these things very seriously. Interspersed with the seven random facts will be four actual photos of my … Continue reading…
I have been asked so often about my garden I've decided to describe it here where, those who care, may find it whenever and forever. This is my 4th year with this particular garden. I think I figured out the best way of planting and maintaining last year so I shall pass on my … Continue reading…
Go directly to recipe I was gone for two weeks. During that time I cooked one dinner and did no gardening. It's a good thing I enjoyed the respite. My garden exploded, as it tends to do in May – won't I ever learn? My tomato plants are short and fat instead of tall and … Continue reading…
Nobody loves me, Everybody hates me!I'm sitting in the garden eating worms. I have a case of the Poor Me's today. No reason. Never is. They just kind of happen. It's always a 24 hour thing – often more like 12. There are no witty words waiting to entertain; no clever quips; no profound thoughts. … Continue reading…
I may have mentioned in the past that I have an amazing ability to convince myself to avoid / evade work. Did I also mention how much more satisfying it is to accomplish a really big task? In an effort to secure this ultimate pleasure for myself, I routinely forbid me to do such things … Continue reading…