Author Archives: Sandy

Photo album: Raspberry beds, Walla Walla sweet onions, rhubarb, lettuce box, greenhouse in April, and baby chicks

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Sandy

In this picture you can see our two new raised beds for raspberries. Yesterday, Derek built the first set of supports for  the raspberry canes. You can also see the composter in this picture.  I’m mostly using this composter to quickly … Continue reading →

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Gardening, Portland style…

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Sandy

Derek here… Gardening has been a part of my life since I was very little (probably why I’m not nearly as into it as Sandy – when weeding is part of your chores, the glamour fades a bit). As referenced … Continue reading →

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Portland raised bed garden and baby chicks

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Sandy

Gardeners in the Pacific Northwest eagerly take advantage of every nice day during the spring.  Last weekend was absolutely beautiful — warm and sunny — and I missed the whole thing! Well, I didn’t exactly miss it, but I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Chicken tractor and call for advice

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Sandy

After days of rain, the sun came out this afternoon. Yay!!! It can get pretty dreary in the Seattle area during springtime, so sunny days are greatly appreciated. The nice weather today gave us (well, Derek) the opportunity to finish and … Continue reading →

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Animal smackdown: Harry the goat vs. new neighbor dog

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Sandy

On a bit of a down note…one of our goats, Harry (the Pygora) got chomped on the left foreleg by our neighbor’s new Australian shepherd / corgi mix.  The dog was short enough to squeeze under the gate and proceeded … Continue reading →

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Potatoes and weekend plans

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Sandy

The potatoes arrived last weekend. Since I needed to place them in indirect light so they can begin sprouting prior to planting, I decided to use the top of a plastic storage bin to hold the potatoes while sprouting.  After … Continue reading →

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Recycled trellis, the peas hold up, and the potatoes arrive

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Sandy

In spite of the miserable weather this weekend, we did make some progress. Having a 14-year-old nephew willing to work in inclement weather for cheap definitely helps! As you can see, we added a second raised bed right off the patio. … Continue reading →

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Photo album: Limes, onions, garlic, lettuce, peach trees, and goats

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Sandy

The longer days are evident in the new growth happening in the garden. Seeds are emerging, plants are greening up and growing, and buds are beginning to emerge on trees. Before looking outside, here’s a shot of the lime tree … Continue reading →

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Video Tour: The garden in late winter

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Sandy
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Digging in: Fruit trees & asparagus

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Sandy

A big box from Raintree Nursery arrived yesterday. Perfect timing! It arrived just in time for planting on a lovely, sunny day, plus my in-laws were in town and available to help kid wrangle and dig holes.  The order included … Continue reading →

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