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Pinterest: Garden Projects That Will Never Happen

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I don’t know if it’s the barren backyard or just the fact that I know I don’t have the commitment to maintain anything that lives for more than a few months, but I’m drooling over these (Click pics for original articles): *sigh* Wow… HOLY CRAP! Well, I clearly have a vertical theme going on.  But, [...]

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Slow Gardening, Felder Rushing Style

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As I rush to get the last of the fall garden in, I’ve been reading, ironically, Felder Rushing’s new book, Slow Gardening, out of Chelsea Green Publishing, THE go-to sustainable living publishing house. If Felder Rushing is a new name to you, you’re in for a treat.  In short, he’s a hoot.  But, that doesn’t [...]

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Bitter Melon

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When I saw a plant labelled “bitter melon” (at Lowe’s, of all places), of course I had to get it.  Who could resist? It’s grown very slowly so far, but it does have one fine “melon” to show for it: In researching momordica charantia, I’ve been overwhelmed by all the great nutritional benefits listed for [...]

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Cabbage Novice Seeks Input

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My first year growing cabbage and I don’t know what to expect. I planted little seedlings of red cabbage in February and they have grown beautifully since. I think they are in the “pre-cupping” stage but since I’ve never done this before I don’t know how long it’s supposed to be before they begin to [...]

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Hold My Hand, It’s Thinning Time

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I have a hard time thinning seedlings, which is a particular problem because I also have an overseeding issue. To wit: Lettuce is one thing, beets are another.  Beets can’t be beets if they’re too bunched up together. So I’m taking pictures and you’re here with me, lending moral support in absentia. Here’s the before, [...]

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