335 days ago
by MsDebbieP |
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To the west of my house is a curved flower garden that is lined with cedar trees. At the south end of the trees I have several lilac bushes.
Two years ago (or is it three, now) Rick and I built a few benches and one of them is sitting by my lilacs.Last year I transplanted a few lilac shoots, making a semi-circle around the bench, creating a little retreat area.
Also, to the right of the bench in the photo, there is an angel statue nestled in under the branches of the lilacs. Behind the...
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335 days ago
by XploreOrganics |
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Speaking of slugs in an earlier forum I thought about our damp climate and all the slugs we have here. The biggest problem with slugs is the shaded areas.
Anyway, I thought back to our first home when DH’s grandmother lived with us. One day while tending the veggies she told me she had a magic of sorts…That if she sang a song to a slug it would curl up and die..I laughed but then she proceeded to show me her magic trick.
She leaned in close and wispered a chant to the ...
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335 days ago
by mbulla |
7 comments »
With the huge increase in new postings lately, it has become quite difficult to stay on top of things. We decided to add new feature which helps a lot on the LumberJocks.com site. You will find a new option in the “PULSE ” page in the show drop-down menu that lets you see the ”NEVER CHECKED” postings only.
Enjoy surfing!!
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336 days ago
by gardenmentor |
2 comments »
Today is relatively warm in Seattle for February. It may be 40F out. But, it is also raining. In my garden coaching business I don’t have much choice about whether to go out and work in gardens when it is cold and wet. I spent some time thinking about ways to stay warm and dry during long, cold, damn winter days in the garden, and wrote this piece: http://www.gardenhelp.org/garden-coach/gardening-in-the-cold-and-wet/
How do you stay warm and dry? Certainly I’m not the only gard...
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337 days ago
by Eklectic |
25 comments »
After looking at Dahlista’s profile and projects, I looked around at all the projects done and/or planned and was overwhelmed by the amount of work going on in all of our yards!
We dig, we carry heavy loads, we plan, we plants, we weed, we harvest, we…....And then we say we are just enjoying ourselves!!!
And we never stop, because it is never done….there is always this or that little bit to….
I read what I just wrote, and it does sound like work and work and...
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337 days ago
by XploreOrganics |
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This is a great easy dish to make ahead of time and even freezes well.
Serves 4
6 Potatoes6 eggs1C milk (or soy milk)1C mushrooms2C veggies1/4 Block of sheep feta1 bunch of chives or 1 spring onionSalt & pepper to taste
Boil 6 medium potatoes cut in quarters
meanwile beat together 6 large eggs, cracked pepper an 1/2C milk (or soy milk)Scramble eggs in frypan until almost cooked but a little wet.
Spread scrambled egg in the bottom of a 6×9 baking dish
Next add a ...
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338 days ago
by Damocles |
13 comments »
Historically, an Apprentice to the trades was consigned to a period of apprenticeship of seven years. The Master was strictly instructed to take on an Apprentice only if he was capable of providing enough instruction and work for the entire length of service. The Master provides not only the instruction pertinent to the craft, but all lodging, food, and clothing.
My own apprenticeship was one of a subtle structure: what looked like simple slavish work from my perspective was actually on...
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338 days ago
by Eklectic |
17 comments »
“wheel bed” and in background herb garden
Shade Garden
elf garden (part of the shade garden!)Lasagna Garden under construction
!3 tiers flower bedpart of top row of the 3 tier garden
path made of cedar “slices” cedar “slices” as bed “surround.
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338 days ago
by MsDebbieP |
18 comments »
Feb 2 /08
So I get my Salt Spring Seeds catalogue this week and I’m having fun!
Here are some of my considerations:
Currant Tomatoes
Large Beafsteak Tomato
Baby Romaine Lettuce
Mustard
Kale
Barley (this sounds like fun and will make a nice “grass” for my triangle garden)
Flax
Quinoa
Peas
Chick Peas
Radish
Leeks
Parsnip
Earth Chestnuts ( I have no idea what this is like but it sounds yummy)
Beans
Pie Pumpkins
Hungarian Boldog Spice...
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339 days ago
by gardenmentor |
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Over the past several years, I have been very fortunate to get to know noted plant pathologist Olaf Ribeiro. Currently, Dr. Ribeiro travels the world over to work in rescuing heritage trees. He studies plant pathology, root rots and so forth. I have been fortunate to attend several of his lectures. Most recently, he gave a very informative talk on root rots, which helped me understand (even more) the variety and impact these issues have on every part of our gardens. Read more about Dr. Ribeir...
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