Category Archives: gardening

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Midsummer Garden Update

Posted on August 6, 2012

As expected, this year’s garden is outperforming all of my past gardens, but I haven’t quite had the crazy yield I hoped for. My dad’s three tomato plants (one of which was a volunteer), right in the ground, are a … Continue reading →

Posted in food, gardening

Nature Girl

Posted on May 25, 2012

So a chipmunk has taken up permanent residence under my back step. I call him Theodore. I’ve seen him playing with another chipmunk on several occasions, but I can’t tell if that one also lives here or is just visiting. … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, nature

Garden Update

Posted on May 8, 2012

So here’s what my garden looked like when I planted it on April 1: And here it is a mere five weeks later: So take note: raised beds make ALL the difference! I wish I hadn’t wasted so many years … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, hope

Rose In Bloom

Posted on April 13, 2012

As I keep mentioning (sorry), my yard is in full bloom! I know it’s not that exciting to most people, but it makes me so happy. My Encore azaleas put on a beautiful show this year: Over time, I’ve planted … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, spring

Planting Day 2012

Posted on April 2, 2012

My 2012 vegetable garden went into the ground yesterday! This will be my third (I think?) year gardening in the same location, but with a big upgrade. My dad built a raised bed out of planks I already had in … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gardening
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