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Archive for February, 2009
Getting a jump on Springtime…
Today, as I was reading the news, I ran across the weather forecast and it said to expect snow. “Snow? Seriously?” was my audible gasp that echoed through the house. But, after a moment to collect myself, I remembered that it is indeed only February, and that there were still 24 days remaining until it [...]
Posted by Les on February 26th, 2009 under Cooking Fresh, Harvest & Succession Planting | Comment now »Spring & Peas
Thats right, the beginning of the garden season. There is a point in winter where the cold and dark are just tiring to the soul and all I can think of is my spring garden. But February, a full month before Spring before most anything else goes in are the peas. The initial hope for [...]
Posted by Valria on February 17th, 2009 under Garden Maintenance, Garden Planning | Comment now »Inspiration from Monet…
In September of 2008, I had the great opportunity to visit Paris and Giverny. My travelling companion and I went, essentially, for two reasons – to eat and relax… and we did both in great quantities. One of the most amazing places we visited was a small town called Giverny, about an hour northwest of [...]
Posted by Les on February 17th, 2009 under Field Trips, Garden Planning | Comment now »What a difference a day makes…
President’s Day garden cleanup! Okay, so I have to confess. I cheated a bit. I hired people to help clear the beds – and it was well worth it! If you find yourself needing some help – hire Jimmy Eager at Achlys Gardens – http://www.achlysgardens.com/ Check out his site – he’s a genius. Tags:No Tags
Posted by Les on February 16th, 2009 under Garden Maintenance, Recommended, Starting Plants | Comment now »It Begins Again…
It’s the precarious season here in the Pacific Northwest – do we dare hope that spring is upon us? Will we see another night where it lingers dangerously near freezing? Should we go ahead with that cloche, in hopes that it will give us those early salad greens? The 2009 garden “before” cleanup Also, as [...]
Posted by Les on February 16th, 2009 under Garden Planning | Comment now »Search:
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