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Posted on July 15, 2009

Collard Greens

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Collard Greens

Keep getting those collard greens in your farm share box but never sure what to do with them? Try this recipe for Collard Greens with Sausage and Polenta.

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Posted on July 15, 2009

And Then Came the Rain …

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And Then Came the Rain …

Pouring rain isn’t enough to keep this gardener inside. Read on to find out what I had to do to help my garden through the downpour, and what lessons I pulled from the experience.

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Posted on July 11, 2009

The Garden at Night

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The Garden at Night

When pests become a gardening problem but the source can not be found, a flashlight nighttime tour is often suggested to find the culprit. But nighttime gardening can be full of other delightful surprises as well, such as the perfect release time for beneficial insects and to see other wildlife you don’t normally see during the day.

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Posted on July 11, 2009

Just a Wash, but No Wax Please

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Just a Wash, but No Wax Please

Normally I water my garden at ground level using a watering wand, but I’ve decided to give it a "rain bath" two or three times a month. I basically use the wand as a shower to give the garden a heavy rain from above.

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Posted on June 18, 2009

The Pruning (or not) of Tomatoes

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The Pruning (or not) of Tomatoes

Are you getting confused while sorting through the many methods of pruning tomatoes? Try this no-nonsense approach to tomato care.

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Posted on June 16, 2009

Happy Accidents and Learning to Let Go

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Happy Accidents and Learning to Let Go

If life always went to plan, would we ever learn anything? This post is about what to do when the weather doesn’t work out, when caterpillars eat your crops, and when projects go astray.

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The Deer Didn’t Get The Memo
Posted on June 16, 2009
Repotting (and Planting/Replanting) Tomatoes
Posted on June 14, 2009
A Local Farm Could Use Some Help
Posted on June 8, 2009
The Healing Harvest Plant Sale
Posted on June 8, 2009
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Fast Notes for 05/25/2009

Earth-Friendly Project for Kids

Making a Window Herb Planter written by me and posted at ThirftyFun.

Fast Notes for 05/2/2009

Lost Creek Farm has Veggie Starts

Lost Creek Farm has had some fantastic Certified Organic vegetable starts at the Saturday Market. I picked up a lovely little Stupice Tomato plant from them. I think you can also pick them up at their CSA dropoff locations, like 18th & Chambers or 2115 Arthur. Happy Gardening!

Fast Notes for 04/23/2009

Earth-Friendly Project for Kids

Planting Strawberries with Kids - written by me and posted at Nature Moms Blog.

Fast Notes for 04/21/2009

Screw Earth Day!

From now until April 23, Grist is offering their book, Wake Up and Smell the Planet as a download to new subscribers. See Screw Earth Day for more information.

Fast Notes for 04/15/2009

Upcoming Event

EWEB’s Earth Day Celebration 2009 on April 18th

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