Category Archives: Gardening

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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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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I’m not trying to grow sprouts . . .

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Sandy

This is the first year I’ve attempted to start seedling indoors, using heat mats and grow lights. My set up includes two shelves with heat mats, on top of which I’ve placed covered seedling starting trays.  These sit under red … Continue reading →

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Who could resist a pear like a “fine, rich buttery chardonnay”?

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Sandy

The seed  and plant catalogues have been arriving in droves.  I’m the target market, they know it, and the marketing efforts have been successful.  About a week ago I placed an order for all the seeds I should need this … Continue reading →

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Photo album: Greenhouse in November, peppers, mache, lettuce, grow lights, and more

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Sandy

We finished building the main greenhouse structure and the beds within the greenhouse in early September. We didn’t actually finish the project, however, and likely won’t finish it until next spring or summer.  First, we have some automatically opening vents … Continue reading →

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