Category: gardening
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the best kind of weekend
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This weekend was filled with some of my favorite things. Nothing extravagant, just simple things that revolved around home and family. We had a bonfire, good food, good drinks, a…
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what i’ve learned from a year with chickens
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A year ago today I picked up five baby chicks from Egg|Plant Urban Farm Supply and excitedly brought them home. Being the reader and researcher that I am, I knew…
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spring has sprung
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Within 24 hours of arriving home from Phoenix, the snow starting falling in Minneapolis. While some may not find it enjoyable, I must say, it was a very pretty snowfall…
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garden planning
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February. The month when, for me, winter suddenly starts to get a bit annoying. When the cold seems extra cold, even when it’s not, and the darkness seems a little…
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teas and tinctures
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I thought I’d share a little with you today about a new obsession of mine…herbs! Now, I’ve been in love with herbs in the kitchen for many years, but right…
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garden notes :: 10.31.14
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View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize It is time for this year’s garden to be put to rest. Last night I brought in the last of the peppers, green beans,…
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stocking-up on squash
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View fullsize It’s that time! The winter squash are coming in and I love it! There’s nothing quite like filling the basement pantry shelves with food that needs absolutely no…
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garden notes :: 10.10.14
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View fullsize My dear little garden is nearing it’s end as the days are getting shorter and the threat of frost is every approaching. With everything that has happened these…
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making dirt
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Composting! I love it! I first became actively interested in composting when I read Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson. I was impressed and inspired by how her family is…
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garden notes :: 8.18.14
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The garden is mostly happy these days! Our tomatoes are ripening and the peppers are doing great! The herbs are also doing well! The zucchini and summer squash are not…