Independence Days

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Independence Days

Independence Days

Happy Friday, everyone!It's been another wild week of unseasonably warm weather this week.  All I want to do is put seeds in the ground, but I have to keep reminding myself that we still have almost two full months of potential frost.  So, instead of putting seeds in the ground outside, I just keep putting more and more under the…
March 30, 2012
Independence days

Independence days

Happy Friday, everyone!!!Man, has this week felt crazy to anyone else?  Not sure what's going on, but it's been a little batty around here.  Well, thank goodness for Fridays and warm weather...I could really use some meditative time in the yard...  :-)Plant something (under grow lights)...I'm kind of out of control: LoofahEggplantItalian Heirloom TomatoesYellow Taxi TomatoesYellow Pear TomatoesBarnes Mountain Yellow…
March 23, 2012
Independence Days

Independence Days

Happy Friday everyone!This week has been super long and super exhausting.  I manage an after school and summer camp for girls and this week we held our annual Spring Break Camp.  While it's been full of lots of fun and a ton of learning (we focus on hands on, experiential science activities throughout the week), I am completely wiped out.The…
March 16, 2012
Independence Days

Independence Days

Happy Independence Days, everyone!  TGIF!I have been absolutely itching for spring this week!  The weather's been a mix of beautiful, disgustingly windy and a bit snowy.  Torture, really.  Next week is supposed to be in the upper 50s all week.  However, we still have about a 2 months until we're guaranteed no more frost...oy!  Alright, onto the business of the day!Plant something: In…
March 9, 2012
Independence Days

Independence Days

Happy Independence Days, everyone!Plant something: This week I've begun the process of attempting to sprout my sweet potatoes in order to grow a few slips.  Not sure if I'm doing it right though...I've read a variety of things and most seem to contradict each other...I've cut one sweet potato in half and stuck each of its bottom halves into a…
March 2, 2012
Independence Days

Independence Days

Happy Independence Days!Plant something (under the grow lights): 3 broccoli24 green bunching onionsHarvest something (veggies & basil from under the grow lights):2 oz mixed lettuce1 oz spinacha couple of basil leaves20 eggsPreserve something:We froze a half gallon of red chile purchased at a local restaurant.  It's the best red chile in town, hands down and is worth buying already made…
February 24, 2012