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New year!

So I thought I'd finally make another update on this blog since I haven't done so in [insert embarrassing long ago date here]. It's a new year, and with that I'm planning on good things for my garden. Since moving to urban Vancouver I haven't had my little
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Kelly : January 11th, 2005 : 2 Comments
Posted in: Journal, Places, Projects, Info

No, Not My Precious!

A few weeks ago my beautiful blue jade corn was devastated by squirrels or baby raccoons. We're not sure which because both have been spotted on the deck since then. I've been so miserable about the loss I couldn't bring myself to write about it until
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Gayla : August 25th, 2004 : 5 Comments
Posted in: Pests & Disease

Chia Screech Update

After NOT following the written instructions, CS is finally growing hair. I didn't realize that you had to also soak the seed for 24 hours also. I was wondering how the seeds would stick to the head. When you soak them for 24 hours, it makes this
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Shelly : May 8th, 2004 : 4 Comments
Posted in: Projects

Chia Screech

At Christmas in 2002, I received a Chia Head as a gift. So over a year later, I am finally getting around to growing it. Since I couldn't help noticing that Chia Head bears an uncanny resemblance to Dustin Diamond aka Screech from Saved by the
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Shelly : April 27th, 2004 : 9 Comments
Posted in: Projects

Summer Seeds

Summer is not the end of planting season. A list of perennials that can be started from seed in July and August. Archived article here
Gayla : October 4th, 2002 : No Comments
Posted in: Flowers, Seeds, Propagation, Gardening 101, Summer

Share Your Plants

by Gayla Trail Multiply your plant collection the economical way, through propagation. Learn the ins and outs of taking cuttings, dividing, or repotting offsets. Archived article here
Gayla : October 4th, 2002 : No Comments
Posted in: Projects, Houseplants, Info, Propagation

Harvesting Seeds

by Gayla Trail Forget shopping. A little botany lesson is all you need for a d.i.y. seed collection. We've even done the work for you and designed lovely seed packets to print out and use. Harvesting and Saving Your Seeds Storing and Testing Seeds Make Decorative Envelopes
Gayla : October 4th, 2002 : No Comments
Posted in: Projects, Info, Seeds, Propagation, Gardening 101, Art/Craft, Fall

Seed Starting

By Beate Schwirtlich The whole purpose of starting seeds indoors is to cheat winter a little. Ironically, even as we cheat nature, we must imitate her. -- Part 1: Germination -- Part 2: Damping Off
Gayla : October 4th, 2002 : No Comments
Posted in: Pests & Disease, Seeds, Propagation, Gardening 101, Spring

Ensure Your Bounty of Peas

by Arzeena Hamir Peas are traditionally the first food crop started in the garden. Learn the ins and outs of growing your own. Archived article here
Gayla : October 4th, 2002 : No Comments
Posted in: Veggies, Seeds, Gardening 101, Spring

Start Healthy Tomatoes

By Arzeena Hamir Tomatoes are an easy food crop to grow from seed. Learn some tips for starting and growing perfect (or at least healthy), tasty tomatoes. Archived article here
Gayla : October 4th, 2002 : No Comments
Posted in: Veggies, Containers, Seeds, Gardening 101, Spring
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