gardening
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Garden journal
Today I planted seeds for spinach; scallions; chives; the first batch of tomatoes, and basil. The tomatoes are an experiment. I’m not one for transplanting, so I’m starting the seeds…
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Really easy gardening (in pots! in not much space!)
A few friends who are sheltering in place in apartments (or houses with not much outdoor space) have asked about growing herbs and veggies in containers, and how to get…
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The Garden So Far (I)
Or, a few things I’ve learned in the last four years. Four years ago, my husband and I bought a house. The upsides of the house were location, views, and…
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Today
Dug up and divided some fortnight lilies; moved a chrysanthemum; rescued some primroses; weeded; came up with an actual plan for what else I’d like to grow here! Plus composted…
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Old skills new tricks
Years ago, I learned to use a metal file to sharpen a shovel. The goal was to slice delicately through half-centimeter-thin layers of dirt without needing to wham or bang,…
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