Category Archives: seeds

First Frost

Posted on October 26, 2016 by carolee

The arrival of the first frost is always a mixed blessing, mostly sad because it means the end of the growing season, but a bit of pleasure because it brings a long list of to-do’s to an end as well. … Continue reading →

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The Good

Posted on June 13, 2016 by carolee

June is whizzing by, and before memory fades, I want to record many of the “good things” that are happening in the garden, whether a result of careful planning or happy accident. The beautiful elder above is a happy accident, … Continue reading →

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The Beet comparison

Posted on May 20, 2016 by carolee

I’ve mentioned before that I plant radishes (usually French Breakfast) with my slower-germinating seeds as a nurse crop, and because they germinate so quickly, they mark rows to speed mulching. Mixing radish seed into other small seeds like carrots helps … Continue reading →

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Fava update

Posted on May 7, 2016 by carolee

On March 7th, I planted fava beans for my first time ever. I learned about them in England, but really grew to love them over the years we’ve visited Italy. They remind me of a lima bean (butter bean for … Continue reading →

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Smallage, or Cutting Celery

Posted on May 4, 2016 by carolee

This week, I received word that George, the husband of a dear herbal friend passed away. George and Charlene had a lovely and full life, and learning of his passing brought back lots of memories. One was a day they … Continue reading →

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From this to that

Posted on March 30, 2016 by carolee

Between basketball-watching marathons (I am a Hoosier, so it’s in my blood!) doing shows, and playing in my garden, there hasn’t been much time for the computer. As I drive the long roads to and from shows, my mind does … Continue reading →

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And yet more seeds!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by carolee

Before you shout at the screen, “But you promised you weren’t buying any more seeds!” I must explain. I’m a member of Garden Writers of America, a delightful, helpful organization that has many benefits of membership. One benefit is that … Continue reading →

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More seeds? Really?

Posted on February 3, 2016 by carolee

I vowed, “No more seeds. There’s already more than my potager can hold this year, and probably much of the next, in the seed storage boxes. I don’t need more seeds. I probably can’t even manage more seeds properly.” I … Continue reading →

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