At this point my seedlings are well under way, with the tomatoes already a gangly 4 inches tall. I begin to turn my mind to thoughts of bringing these seedlings outdoors into the garden, then….. WHAM another freezing spell of weather hits and I am taken back to last year when the unexpected frost on May 24 weekend took out all but my most hardy plants. Devastating. I have to admit though that they may […]
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Every year I stand in my dormant garden, shears in hand eyeing the landscape. It could be the cabin fever. Or just the overwhelming urge to do anything in the garden, but I really feel a compelling need to give my flora a little trim. The big question is always; what can be trimmed without hindering that season’s new growth? For a list of plants which are best pruned while dormant, or in early spring
Ok I admit it, I’m already missing my Garden. I finished the last tomato yesterday and had my family not been watching I was tempted to shed a tear. It was a bountiful year but the most prolific was likely my lettuce supply which is also pretty much all picked at this point. So I got to thinking I could likely grow some lettuce inside throughout the winter months to keep my greens organic and
You would think I’d be all Turkey’d out after the weekend but I’m not. I always cook a bird much bigger than I need to so that I can turn the left overs into turkey soup and more importantly TURKEY POT PIE!! It is my family’s absolute most favourite Thanksgiving left over. Personally I make my own crust but the frozen store bought variety are a good cheat. Just make sure you pick up four
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Fall is a fabulous season, warm sweaters, delicious food, family gatherings and colourful trees are only a few of the reasons I feel this way. It’s a favourite for many and I love the excuse to infuse my home with touches of fall. Crafts using inexpensive or natural materials are a great way to add a little fall flavour to your decor. Experience has taught me that if a craft is too complex it is
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