Shelf Life of Organic Materials

Posted on July 27, 2007 by Christy

While I was gone, a fellow Gardenerd wrote in with a very good question: “Does organic material have a shelf life? I have some of my home-“baked” compost that’s been sitting in a ventilated plastic container in my yard for … Continue reading →

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Vacation watering

Posted on July 27, 2007 by Christy

We’ve recently returned from a trip to the Emerald Island of Ireland and the beautiful region of Provence in the South of France.  There were so many camera-ready images for the eyes to feast on, but that’s for another blog coming … Continue reading →

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When Life Gives You Lemons

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Christy

I recently sprained my ankle while dancing.  I’m swollen, black and blue, the whole nine yards.  I’ve been told I’m out of commission for at least twelve weeks.  While hobbling around the garden, trying not to get dirt under my toes … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Tomatoes: A Rainbow of Color

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Christy

I recently published an article out there in cyberspace.  It’s part one of a series on heirloom vegetables.  Here’s a little excerpt for you: When I think of heirloom vegetables, romantic notions of windswept hillsides and fields of sunflowers come to … Continue reading →

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The First Day of Summer

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Christy

Happy first day of summer, everyone!  Today is the longest day of the year.  Glorious sunlight will stream in on us, plants will be happy, shorts and flip-flops will be dusted off, glaringly pale legs will see the light of … Continue reading →

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A Calendar of Flowers

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Christy

With the little bit of spring that is left, a curious gardener writes in: “WHERE CAN I GET A BOOK THAT VERY SIMPLY LISTS THE FLOWERING TIMES OF VARIOUS PLANTS, AND WHEN THEY NEED TO BE PLANTED?” Now if we … Continue reading →

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Irises, Irises, who needs some Irises!

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Christy

A gardener writes in: My Iris are just about finished blooming.  The plants are very crowded and overgrown.  What’s the best way to prune/thin this area of my garden.Thanks! The short answer is this: First – find a friend who … Continue reading →

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Oh deer!

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Christy

Nature seems to be busting out all over this time of year, not only with flora, but fauna as well.  I was over at my parents’ house for Memorial Day and, while looking up on the hillside, witnessed a Mutual of … Continue reading →

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Herb Garden Expansion

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Christy

Today I treated myself to a trip to one of my favorite nurseries, The Marina Garden Center, and bought a few more herbs to add to my culinary herb garden in the backyard.  In fact, it has turned from being … Continue reading →

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The Start of Something Big

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Christy

Last Sunday was one of the most perfect days this Gardenerd has ever had.  Why, you ask?  Simply put, I transplanted.  I took cuttings (some with roots, some without) from my community garden plot and brought them home to my … Continue reading →

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