We are "urban homesteaders" living on a 50' X 185' city lot on which we raise chickens, bees, vegetables, perennials and annuals. If it grows, we'll try it. We have a relatively short, but generally warm growing season. Looking forward to a warm sunny 2013.
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| Bee Swarm May 09, 2012 | ||
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Had a bee swarm Monday.....but both hives are still very active with plenty of bees. Fortunately they swarmed to a bush within easy reach, so we captured them and gave them to a neighbor who was considering a new hive. Then, yesterday, the neighbors original hive swarmed.......guess this little spate of warm weather has encouraged... ...see more |
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| In a holding pattern May 05, 2012 | |
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This week has been mostly chilly and wet....low to mid 50's and gray ;( Next week is looking good.....have plans to get most of the remainder of the cooler veggies in and will plant the toms & peppers etc on mother's day, the 13th.....hope I'm not jumping the gun. Planning to keep them covered a couple of weeksThe snapdragon... ...see more |
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Wow, you are off to a busy week. My daughter lives in Spokane and the weather has been bringing her down. She has great gardening plans for next week also. I have nasturtium ... more » |
| Glorious Week! Apr 24, 2012 | |
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Weather has been fabulous.....got up to 80 yesterday and will be in the mid seventies for the next few days.....then back to a little cooler for a few days.Planted arugula, butterhead lettuce, and beets. The red onions are starting to poke up. Strawberry's are looking frisky. Peas are coming up, but will need to reseed a... ...see more |
| Spring finally here ..... I think Apr 17, 2012 | |
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April 8th - planted Walla Walla sweets, red onion sets, peas, and carrots. (hoping the carrot tape works). Garlic is finally starting to show.....but I think the squirrels must have gotten about half the cloves. So as not to waste space, I'm planning to interplant lettuce in the garlic bed. Was wet and only in the mid... ...see more |
| Still cold & wet ;( Apr 05, 2012 | ||
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The weather is still miserable. We've has a couple of decent days and have gotten out to clean out the perennial beds and prep one area in the vegetable plot for cool weather veggies. Hoping for a break this weekend to get the peas, carrots and cruciferous veggies in. At least the starts are doing well....got the first of... ...see more |
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| Snow :( Mar 23, 2012 | ||
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Awoke this morning to 3" of snow......it warmed a bit but the ground is still covered this evening. It's supposed to be in the mid 50's Saturday and 60 on Sunday. We really need to get out in the garden and get the soil prepared. Should get the peas in soon The tomato starts look really good......some are about 6" tall.... ...see more |
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| Veggies 2012 Mar 20, 2012 | |
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looked at all your pictures what a good looking garden . jjs |
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Oh Thanks!....but these are just pictures I uploaded from Google images of the varieties I'm planting this year. I tried using the "plant" button on this website but couldn't figure out how to get acc... more » |
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| Lulubelle's Buzz Mar 18, 2012 | |
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Freezing this morning.....a good day to stay in and make my spring "To-Do" list. Lots of projects on the agenda
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| I'm ready to get this show on the road......come on sun! Mar 18, 2012 | |
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I enjoyed everyone of your photos! |
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Oh thank you!! Last summer was not a good year for veggies. We had a cold wet spring and things just didn't get off to a good start. The raspberries sure liked all the rain though and we ... more » |
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| Come on Spring! Mar 15, 2012 | |
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Another gray and dreary day. Boy am I ready for some sunshine! |
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Chickens, puppies (dogs), and bees? What a great combination! Are you planting a garden too? My daughter lives in Spokane, so good to see another Washingtonian here on YGS. We have ... more » |
| Lulubelle's Buzz Mar 14, 2012 | |
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Lulubelle created a garden!
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