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It’s a Monster. A Monster!

crosspollination_small.jpg The result of some interesting cross-pollination found at one of the farm stands at the Farmers Market this afternoon. I've seen some strange mixes in the past but let's just say I don't see anyone using this miracle of nature as the

Now with Moving Pictures

I know. I don't post anything for ages and then I give you this. I received a simple little pocket-sized point-and-shoot digital camera for my birthday and have been excitedly testing out the video feature. The following are two short videos from day one with

‘Miniature White’ Cucumber & Pink Zinnias

july20_07.jpg ...Because I had to post something a little more optimistic. Both of these polaroids were taken this morning on my rooftop deck. The 'Miniature White' cucumber variety is a lot less yellow then as seen in this photo as the

Lemon Mint: Neither Lemony or Minty Yet Still Pretty Darn Good

Monarda citriodora Speaking of mint, check out the unique and gorgeous flowers on the 'Lemon Mint' plant. I purchased this particular variety as an impulse buy in early spring when herbs were 3 or 4 for $10 and I couldn't steer my

Lettuce, More Than Just 80% Water

lettuce_black.jpg This is one of those ideas that is insanely simple yet effective. Grow a couple of lettuce varieties with pretty leaf shapes and bright colours. Put them together in a container that sets off their leaf colours or grow them in individual pots

Four Types of Sage

salviaofficinalis.jpg Yesterday afternoon I brought home a first harvest from the four different kinds of hardy sage (Salvia officinalis) I've got growing at the community garden. It's not much, just a handful of clippings that I pinched off to make the plants grow bushier

Before and After - Strawberry Canister

strawberry_cannister.jpg This is what it looked like today. There was a third ripe strawberry this morning but a certain someone (hint: rhymes with Gavin) got to it before I could take some photos. What it looked like at planting time a few weeks

The Most Expensive Sempervivum

pacificsexy.jpg That's good ole' Hens and Chicks to me and you. When budgeting for plants I keep a mental list of plants I would not pay more than 3 bucks for. Plants like basil, oregano, thyme, sedums tend to fall into this category.

Dirt Manicure

gardenhands.jpg This is how they will look for the next few months -- there's no fighting it. I must have washed my hands about a thousand times in the last week alone. Just as soon as I get them reasonably clean they're back

Mission Accomplished - Radishes!

Radishes I've long held the belief that there are no green thumbs or black thumbs and that gardening is a process of learning and discovery with no peak or end goal. You can garden like a maniac your entire life and never know everything
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