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Gardening Virgins: We Have Babies!
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Friday, March 27, 2009. Look what happened while we were out walking! They weren't there when we headed out. Yes! In ONE HOUR. Isn't that amazing? This was a few days ago, March 25, only 4 days after planting. The broccoli seeds deemed us worthy and good, and erased our nagging thought that not a single one would sprout. Up came the tiniest of leaves and stems, hoping against hope that the sun and soil and water will continue to nourish them. I know - we make it look easy. It's supposed. That thing on th...
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Gardening Virgins: June 2009
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Saturday, June 6, 2009. Still At It: Two Months of What? Where have we been? It's been a busy and glorious couple of months here in the Pacific Northwest- way too nice to be indoors for one minute longer than we have to be. In other words, after working 8 or 9 hours a day, we're outside for the duration. Thus, no blogging. Been gardening, of course! 160;It’s a good thing I’ve kept notes. This blog, which was supposed. And you thought we were modern! 8212;because this is the fun stuff. The heartwrenchin...
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Gardening Virgins: August 2009
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Sunday, August 2, 2009. A (Midsummer Afternoon's) Dream Garden. Thanks, faithful readers, for wondering what's been happening in our garden! A rare treat is in store for you: no talkie, just lookie. I'll let the photos tell the story this time. Corn 06.26.09. Corn 08.1.09. Tomatoes 06.26.09. Tomatoes 08.01.09. Haricots vert (much classier sounding than "green beans"). Gorgeous Swiss Chard (Saturday night dinner with whole wheat pasta, garlic, tomatoes, parm, pine nuts and onion). Links to this post.
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Gardening Virgins: Seed Starting Virgins
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Sunday, March 22, 2009. Yesterday was the second day of spring, and our first day as seed parents. We finally put our start-inside-seeds in the dirt. There is quite a bit of planning and math involved with this process, and in the end, much guesswork as well. A series of procrastinations and practicalities prevented us from planting on our original target day of March 5, which is 6 – 8 weeks from our purported. That’s around the 10. Where did I get the idea that April 16-30 was our last frost date? Final...
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Gardening Virgins: When Irish (Potato) Eyes Are Smiling
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Monday, March 9, 2009. When Irish (Potato) Eyes Are Smiling. Here's an astounding news flash: more people are planting gardens, so seed company sales are way up! It seems everyone I know is doing it and today I see this article. In the Seattle Times. It says that sales at Irish Eyes Garden Seeds, a seed and seed potato packing company (and winner of today's best company name. People are thinking survival. Here are last year's top ten seeds, according to Burpee (is it me, or are they kind of blah? We lear...
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Gardening Virgins: A (Midsummer Afternoon's) Dream Garden
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Sunday, August 2, 2009. A (Midsummer Afternoon's) Dream Garden. Thanks, faithful readers, for wondering what's been happening in our garden! A rare treat is in store for you: no talkie, just lookie. I'll let the photos tell the story this time. Corn 06.26.09. Corn 08.1.09. Tomatoes 06.26.09. Tomatoes 08.01.09. Haricots vert (much classier sounding than "green beans"). Gorgeous Swiss Chard (Saturday night dinner with whole wheat pasta, garlic, tomatoes, parm, pine nuts and onion). So, are you hooked?
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Gardening Virgins: February 2009
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Thursday, February 26, 2009. Say It Isn't So! No planting yet. First we have to wait for the SNOW to go away! Freak snowstorm, just when we thought winter might be over. But that's okay- we have lots of indoor prep to do: seed starts, flourescent lighting set up- our mud room will look like a biology lab soon. Today we have all our seeds in our grubby little hands. How exciting! Now I know how all you parents feel. These are our babies! I think we make out better in this deal. Fin de Bagnole (fancy!
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Gardening Virgins: March 2009
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Friday, March 27, 2009. Look what happened while we were out walking! They weren't there when we headed out. Yes! In ONE HOUR. Isn't that amazing? This was a few days ago, March 25, only 4 days after planting. The broccoli seeds deemed us worthy and good, and erased our nagging thought that not a single one would sprout. Up came the tiniest of leaves and stems, hoping against hope that the sun and soil and water will continue to nourish them. I know - we make it look easy. It's supposed. That thing on th...
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Gardening Virgins: The Sprout Post
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Thursday, April 9, 2009. I have a thing about sprouts. I even named my business. After them. One wouldn’t do that without a true and deep affection for the little darlings. And who can blame me, when considering the absolute perfection contained in each strong, proud, hopeful, stunningly green, amazing one? I mean, just look at this basil and parsley. For god’s sake: . Our hearty, happy cucumbers. Sprouts, broccoli,. In the back corner), plus sage. Love, Mom and Dad. April 10, 2009 at 7:47 AM. I look for...