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Seed Starting…

Seed Starting…

Yes, it is early. Yes, this is all part of my plan to succession sow our way to Garden Abundance in 2016. Yes, these are tomato sprouts (though I've also started a few peppers, eggplants, and tomatillos as well). Yes, these babies will require much TLC and up-potting before they can go in the ground. Yes, it will all be…
January 25, 2016
2016 Seed Inventory

2016 Seed Inventory

I think I may have mentioned before that my oldest daughter works for a nursery and so has phenomenal access to many, many "damaged out" seeds at the end of each season (which really only means that they're a tiny bit old-like, last season, and the company doesn't want the nursery to sell them anymore).  So there are a few…
January 14, 2016
The Changing Seasons – October in Review

The Changing Seasons – October in Review

October marks, for me, the official beginning of Fall. The slide from warm days and comfortable evenings quickly gives way to bipolar weather patterns (hot, toasty days followed by very cold nights...torrential downpours with hail and flooding, followed by crispy dry weeks on end) and, inevitably, the first fire of the season (which was especially exciting this year because of…
November 9, 2015
The Garlic is in the Ground

The Garlic is in the Ground

We finally got the garlic in the ground yesterday and I can't tell you how relieved I am because planting garlic is one of those little things that brings me so much comfort and so much joy. Maybe it's the act of putting something in the not-yet-frozen earth knowing full well it will sleep while the snow flies and come…
November 8, 2015
And so it begins…

And so it begins…

I may not be ready, but I don't have a choice. Temperatures are set to dip drastically for the next few days and nights and I don't quite think my PJs and sweatshirts are going to cut it anymore for keeping me warm during the morning chores. Oh well, there are benefits and draw backs to four full seasons and I'll…
November 3, 2015
The Changing Seasons – August and September in Review

The Changing Seasons – August and September in Review

If you're keeping track, you might have noticed that I skipped my monthly reflection for August...and you might even notice that my reflection for September is a full two weeks late... Geez... Yeah, the past few months have been a whirlwind of work, property and animal upkeep, and...oh yeah! the planning, prepping for and actual celebration of our marriage! So,…
October 14, 2015