Archive: Gardening
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Jul 16, 2011
3 Comments{Giveaway} Summer Reading
I have far too many books. So many good ones, but too many. It’s time to thin out my collection a bit to the ones I truly love. So, instead of taking the rest of them to Goodwill, I thought I’d give them away here, one book, one week at a time. This week’s giveaway...
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Mar 14, 2011
1 CommentOur Portable Garden
We are welcoming spring here in Nashville, and so far, our portable garden is working out nicely. The drainage is great, and we have plenty of space to add depth. Our biggest challenge will be keeping the soil most. I am so excited about fresh tomatoes and basil this summer. What are you growing in...
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Mar 03, 2011
1 CommentSunshine + Portable Gardening
The weather this week has been beautiful for the most part, so Mackenzie and I have been taking every opportunity to get outside in the sunshine. Chris built this swing for us. Isn’t it great? I swing on it with Mackenzie in my arms about once a day. I think she is still deciding whether...
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Jan 28, 2011
No CommentsPreparing the Ground
This is the time of year when I really need a garden. The sun is rarely out, and I am desperate to build something, to grow something, to see some sign of life. January in the garden is a special time. Only very resilient plants are in production, and even they require tender care. The...
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Sep 07, 2010
No CommentsFall Gardening
I spent more time outside yesterday than I have in ages, and it was wonderful. We have two flower beds in the front of the house we are renting, and I’ve decided to turn them into a small kitchen garden with flowers, herbs, and vegetables. About a month ago, I weeded the flower beds and...
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Oct 20, 2009
1 CommentFamily Favorites: Apple Butter & Pumpkin Butter
I made apple butter for my family last Thanksgiving, and it was a big hit, especially with my niece. So, I decided to make it again this year. I canned it properly this time, and added labels. I also bought a pie pumpkin from Conway Locally Grown last week. We have a ton growing in...
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Sep 30, 2009
No CommentsUpdate: Green Potatoes
I received a comment on my old blog yesterday reprimanding me for not tossing the green potatoes I pulled this spring and advising me that I should read up on my history of the Irish Potato Famine… *sigh* Since I am taking that blog down (no need for repetition), I thought I would address the...
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Sep 28, 2009
No CommentsMaking Room for Growth
Last weekend I harvested two and a half pounds of green beans, three pounds of Roma tomatoes, and tons of bell peppers. It was a wonderful feeling to see so much produce on our counter, to know that we had grown it ourselves, and to feel that sense of accomplishment. Then on Monday, I pulled...
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Sep 20, 2009
No CommentsSecond Nature: A Gardener’s Education
Last spring I came down with an infection that gave me a lot of extra downtime for reading, which was excellent timing because it was planting time, and I had no idea what I was doing when it came to spring and summer gardening. I used the opportunity of my indisposition to learn how to...
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Sep 08, 2009
No CommentsCanning 101
This is a wonderful time of year in the garden. We’re overflowing in basil, tomatoes, bell peppers, and green beans, and our onions, potatoes, and pumpkins are really taking...
