Our garden is a true extension of our desire to grow healthy food for our family and friends without the use of chemicals. And this year, NO GMO's! Wahoo!!!!
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| Starting to Look Like Spring Apr 24, 2013 | ||
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After a hurricane in early fall, and a bazillion snow storms this winter, it is finally starting to look like spring around here (although it was only 43 degrees yesterday!). |
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I love the pictures of your lavendar. I wish I had the land to something like that. We bought half acre near one of the lakes in northern CA and I envisioned a gorgeous wild garden..but the summ... more » |
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perhaps drip irrigation, like we have in our veggie garden would work. Of course a couple of plants near the house would be nice too. I love that the garlic has been passed on. Fabulous. |
| Not much to say...other than we just had more snow.... Mar 10, 2013 | ||
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As the calendar flipped to March, the snow continued to fall....another snowday from school on Friday. When we are in school til June 26th, you will all have to cheer me up! |
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I remember those days! It was so hard to be going to school when other districts were already out! |
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(Thinking of something nice....hmmm) It's very pretty :) June 26th wow Will you have much time off? |
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I really enjoyed your last blog post. |
| Happy Valentine's and Other Happenings! Feb 14, 2013 | ||
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Hi all! It's Valentine's Day. xo to all my pals here at YGS!!!! |
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Glad you made it through the blizzard safe and sound! Hopefully all the snow here and there will be melting soon - I, for one, am more than ready to trade snow for spring :) |
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Wow. You have really been hit by the weather. That poor apple tree. In our part of the world, damage to apple trees has to be sealed with Pine Tar or the like to keep the tree from getting diseases inside ... more » |
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I forgot to say "Happy Valentines Day". I have some friends that garden but most don't so I am very happy to be part of YGS. I call everyone here my "Gardening Pen-pals." Lots of people arou... more » |
| It's That Time! Feb 07, 2013 | ||
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Just placed my order from Baker CreekBlue Lake Bush 274 BeanBN1191$2.50CalimaBN1441$2.75Aquadulce Fava BeanFB1031$2.50Strawberry PopcornCN1191$2.75Boston Pickling CucumberCU1051$1.75Lemon Cuke CucumberCU1031$2.50Japanese White EggEG1101$2.00Rocky Top Lettuce MixSB1031$3.00Golden Jenny MelonAML1331$2.50Southport Red GlobeON1241... ...see more |
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Yay for a fun order! I love that Baker gets their orders out so fast too! Mine was here in less than 5 days. I got the Boston Pickling Cuc too. If need any other pepper seeds just let me know -... more » |
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Love your order... I had to look up "Five color Silverbeet" as I thought it was a beet... but I guess it is swiss chard. I grew one like that last year and it was wonderful. Came up early and n... more » |
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I love to see what every one else is planning to grow. I am also planning to order the Tall telephone pea and the Connecticut Field Pumpkin. |
| Been Craving a little Gardening! Jan 20, 2013 | ||
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I found myself need ing to do SOME kind of gardening this weekend. I am recouping after surgery 10 days ago....I have had lots of time for reading seed catalogs and planning. I have 6 more weeks of laying low...and then spring will practically be upon us...ok maybe not....but a girl can dream! |
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I hope you have a speedy recovery. Have fun looking at all of the seed catalogs and planning this year's garden. |
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Glad your recovery is going well, and that you have such good things to keep your mind busy.... Gardening catalogs can be overwhelming, but such fun too! :) We are busy trying to convince ours... more » |
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Hi Monica, Happy New Year! hope you are feeling well & recovering quickly! I've been MIA on YGS for a couple months...but looking forward to what's right around the corner...SPRING! can't wait to check out everyone's new gardens! take care! |
| Happy New Year Dec 31, 2012 | ||
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As one year blends to another, we take a moment to reflect on the past, and plan for the future. |
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Beautiful winter/snow photographs on your blog. Happy New Year! |
| Merry Christmas Gardening Friends Dec 22, 2012 | ||
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I cannot let 2012 come to a close without saying Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to those who carried me through the summer with joyful gardening tales. I truly felt a part of your families as we chatted fervently from spring to fall.You taught me so much, and patiently responded to my questions and comments, no matter how... ...see more |
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Merry Christmas to you and your family! |
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Merry Christmas Monica! I am looking forward to 2013 garden planning and seeing everyone's gardens as well. It will be another fun and educational year I'm sure! Happy Holidays! :) |
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Merry Christmas to you and yours! |
| PrinceSnow's Buzz Dec 19, 2012 | |
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Only 6 hours left! Please vote https://powerabrightfuture.clorox.com/nominees/detail/?nid=1289
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What a great project! When will you hear who the winner is? |
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Not sure...early 2013 I think.This is my husband's school garden. He has worked so hard with it over the years! he built it on his own, trucked in the dirt, carted it in wheelbarrows...etc...A labor of lov... more » |
| December Greetings Dec 09, 2012 | ||
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Hi all. December has been as busy here as it seems it has been for all my other YGS friends. Spent last weekend cleaning up the yard on an unseasonably warm 60 degree day. Raked and cleaned up the decorative pumpkins. We cut open Big Max. I then spent hours preparing the pumpkin to puree and freeze. I managed to get 16 cups of... ...see more |
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Decorating with foraged items from the great outdoors is not just economical - it usually looks awesome too. I am going to try that pumpkin pie soon. |
| Happy Thanksgiving Dear Friends :) xo Nov 22, 2012 | |
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| Please Vote for My Husband's School Garden Nov 16, 2012 | |
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| Marbled Orbweaver, Planting Garlic, and a Visit to Prince Snow Nov 12, 2012 | ||
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Hi everyone. Just got our garlic in today. We planted 200 (hard neck) cloves in two beds. We mulched with leaves, as they were free, we had LOTS (as opposed to last year when Irene carried them off to a faraway land), and we just couldn't find any straw. The garden center's said it was hard to come by this year. Maybe because... ...see more |
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The garlic will do well! |
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200 garlic plants... wow. I wish I had that many,but maybe next year will be close, if this years harvest is good! I did not know your garden was named after a real person, how nice. I am... more » |
| Planting Garlic Tomorrow Nov 04, 2012 | ||
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Tomorrow we are going to plat garlic and winter greens. We made it through the hurricane fine, with just a tree to clean up. My heart goes out to those struggling with loss. |
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| Sandy is on the Way Oct 28, 2012 | ||
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Hope everyone out there who needs to prepare for Sandy has done so, and is well-stocked for the next few days. |
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We are close to the eye of the storm and the wind and rain are already strong and gaining. Stay safe!! |
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Stay safe. |
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Hope you & your family are safe - all those affected have been in my thoughts & prayers. |
| A Great fall Day! Oct 21, 2012 | |
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how awesome it is great photos |
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Very nice, I love your stone wall. Nah. I love it all. You live in a very nice spot. |