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December 29, 2005
December 19, 2005
Infinite rye Okay, I still haven't pulled out all of
Infinite rye
Okay, I still haven't pulled out all of the winter rye yet but, on the bright side, they now have lovely seed heads.
December 18, 2005
Should government set nutrition standards for schools? The Associated Press
Should government set nutrition standards for schools?
The Associated Press reports that 9 out of 10 schools sell junk food, with candy, soda, pizza and other snacks competing with nutritious meals. Already plentiful in high schools, junk food has become more available in middle schools over the past five years, according to the Government Accounting Office (GAO), the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress. "Parents should know that our schools are now one of the largest sources of unhealthy food for their kids," said Senator Tom Harkin, who asked for the study.
Lift Ticket Prices: Vail and Beaver Creek top the list at $81
Some resorts actually boast that they have the highest lift ticket price in the country. This season it's Vail and Beaver Creek, which each charge $81 a day.
Royden Rose
Royden is one of the new roses I chose for the Birthday Garden - my sneaky birthday present to daughter, where I spent lots of money on heaps of roses, pretended it was a real birthday present, and felt completely justified - generous, even!
December 16, 2005
Your Garden Diaries :: RE: Rebekahs Vegie garden Author: Rebekah
Your Garden Diaries :: RE: Rebekahs Vegie garden
Author: Rebekah
Posted: 10 Dec '05 9:15 pm (GMT 12)
Topic Replies: 54
Asparagus pea flowers. Aren't they just so delicate?!
Asparagus pea pods
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My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view.
December 14, 2005
Greenhouse The greenhouse is still standing after the weekend storms,
Greenhouse
The greenhouse is still standing after the weekend storms, though it took a bit of a beating. One of the seams tore through so there is now an extra flap on the tent-like covering. I think I can mend it with some clear duct tape.
The plants inside are doing fine, in spite of the ruckus. In fact, yesterday, I transplanted the pepper seedlings from the seed starter tray into small pots. I also washed out a few seed trays from last year and planted creeping thyme and basil seeds in them. The onion seedlings can use transplanting, too, though I'll have to find some pots for them.
To-do list
It has been quite difficult to find time to work on the things on month's to do list for the garden, made with a little help from the Organic Gardening newsletter, but I think I can check a few more things off the list in the next two weeks.
order tomato seeds
buy marigold seeds
order strawberry plants
start seeds:
onion, leek
pumpkin and cucumber
tomato, eggplant, pepper
basil and parsley
marigold, zinnia, and creeping thyme
leafy greens
direct plant seeds:
carrots
peas
Hike Of The Week: Even a short tromp can yield cedars and sand dollars
Tolmie State Park, near Olympia, offers a number of choices for short hikes that are pleasant excursions in fall and winter.
December 12, 2005
Pepper seedlings These pepper seedlings are doing very well in
Pepper seedlings
These pepper seedlings are doing very well in the greenhouse. I am regretting that I didn't start tomato plants earlier; I have ordered the seeds but I think they will be a little while longer before they get here. Ah, well.
Strawberries
I placed an order for a few things from Johnny's Seeds including some trays, markers, and pots for the greenhouse. I considered buying some asparagus to plant in the permanent bed but, after the troubles I had with asparagus last year and the fact that it would not be edible for a few years, I decided some strawberry plants would be more fun after all.
3 Tips in Landscaping your Garden
Landscaping is one gardening endeavor that could consume lots of your time and energy. If you are thinking of doing it at a grand scale, you will need major preparation. So, how about going over a few pointers on how to do your landscaping before considering hiring a professional landscaper that will most probably charge [...]
Get Out: Best Bets To-do list It has been quite
Get Out: Best Bets
To-do list
It has been quite difficult to find time to work on the things on month's to do list for the garden, made with a little help from the Organic Gardening newsletter, but I think I can check a few more things off the list in the next two weeks.
order tomato seeds
buy marigold seeds
order strawberry plants
start seeds:
onion, leek
pumpkin and cucumber
tomato, eggplant, pepper
basil and parsley
marigold, zinnia, and creeping thyme
leafy greens
direct plant seeds:
carrots
peas
Finished!
OldRoses
December 11, 2005
Arborvitae We have been to Costco and found some new
Arborvitae
We have been to Costco and found some new arborvitae to replace the ones that died (in the background) over the winter. The three new ones cost as much as one of the old ones which we bought at Gethsemane Garden Center.
December 05, 2005
3 Tips in Landscaping your Garden Landscaping is one gardening
3 Tips in Landscaping your Garden
Landscaping is one gardening endeavor that could consume lots of your time and energy. If you are thinking of doing it at a grand scale, you will need major preparation. So, how about going over a few pointers on how to do your landscaping before considering hiring a professional landscaper that will most probably charge [...]
Pepper seedlings
These pepper seedlings are doing very well in the greenhouse. I am regretting that I didn't start tomato plants earlier; I have ordered the seeds but I think they will be a little while longer before they get here. Ah, well.
Get Out: Best Bets
December 04, 2005
Ask Kristin: Torso length is what matters when choosing a
Ask Kristin: Torso length is what matters when choosing a backpack
Outdoor expert Kristin Hostetter answers your questions, starting with how to pick the size of backpack to purchase.
What Is Hydroponics Gardening and How to Do It Indoors
You may have heard of hydroponics gardening before and got either interested or turned off by its gibberish sounding moniker. What exactly is hydroponics may ask. Hydroponics was derived from the Greek word hydro, which means “water” and ponos, which means “labor or water-working”. Hydroponics gardening involves growing plants with their roots in other nutrient solutions [...]
Pruning, Part 3
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