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Before and After I took out my Vengeance on the Squash
Despite my best efforts to salvage the squash plants from vine borers, the vine borers got the last laugh. Deciding to not dwell on the loss and watch the plants slowly wither away, I pulled them out so I could go ahead and rework the garden paths. The Man-child and I have been busy scattering seeds in these open spaces, and just this morning I noticed tiny sprouts. I hope they are herbs and lettuces and not weeds. We have…
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Purple
While I don’t use any purple in the house to decorate (which I might just have to change), it seems I have a weakness for purple in the garden. This evening while the boys were in the kiddie pool, I took some snapshots of the growing eggplants, okra and butterfly garden. Here’s a shot of the majority of the veggie garden. There is a low spot in the garden where water stands, so the plan is to convert it…
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Garden Update
I’ve been so slack about posting on my multitude of blogs lately. That’s because I’ve been spending most of my time outside when it’s not raining. When it is raining, I’ve been grading my students’ homework and finals or playing with the boys (or fishing out the stuff the baby puts in the commode). Yesterday the Man commented that the garden was really growing up! It’s true, the potato plants are up to my knees, the pole beans are just…
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A New Bench
I found this cute little bench while grocery shopping at my local Kroger. It is the perfect height for the boys, and after helping me put it together, the Man-child proclaimed that it was his bench and I could have the one we up-cycled from the old hot box. Thanks buddy! Our neighbor came over to admire the bench and the fence that is still in the works. Our neighbors are the best neighbors out there. They regularly have conversations…
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Prepared for Frost
The plants were all covered with tarps in their beds, while visions of summer danced in their heads. Alway, always I plant too early. I tell people to wait for that last frost date and I get antsy and plant ahead of schedule. There is a frost advisory for tonight, and I’m crossing my fingers that my pepper plants stay happy and warm in their new mulch under the tarp and don’t end up with stunted growth later in the…
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Discovery: What’s Growing?
Man-child is growing. Northern Flickers are munching on suet. Asparagus is purple and tall. Spinach is popping up. Radishes should be ready soon. Romaine, won’t you jump onto my plate? Hi, Mom! Kale is bushing out. Tulips are closing for the night.
