Category Archives: Gardening

Making friends with our Big Leaf Maple

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Sandy

A good portion of our lot is wooded.  I’m talking very big, very tall trees native to the Pacific Northwest.  Most of the these trees are evergreen, not requiring much work, but we do also have native Big Leaf Maple … Continue reading →

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Photo album: Creative use of umbrellas, new raised beds, wine barrel planters, and metal roof

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Sandy

We’ve had a number of projects going lately and I wanted to share the results of some of this work.  Here goes in a quick photo album. New raised beds and wine barrel planters Gardeners must be among the most … Continue reading →

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When times are scary, head to the garden

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Sandy

These have been a tough few weeks.  I caught a bad cold a few weeks ago and am still recovering.  I had to fly to NYC on a business trip and I am not exactly a good flier.  And of course, … Continue reading →

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School days (and carpooling woes), more chickens, and lettuce success

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Sandy

With the start of school, our effort to carpool is falling apart. Previously, our two kids attended the same school. This made it very easy for Derek and I to drop them off at their school and then head to … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse: Under the polycarbonate

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Sandy

I’ve received a few emails from people curious to know more about the greenhouse.  When I started researching greenhouse options, I primarily looked at kits.  There are numerous online and catalogue retailers that sell all shapes and sizes of greenhouses.  I had … Continue reading →

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It’s do or die time and a rhododendron’s life hangs in the balance

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Sandy

We’re slogging through the dryest time of the year in the Pacific Northwest.  Of course, I’m sure posting something about our dry spell will lead to an immediate downpour.  But right now it is dry and I’m starting to see which … Continue reading →

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I finally know what I want to be when I grow up

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Sandy

No longer having aspirations of fame and riches (well, I never really aspired to these things) and also having given up on becoming the great American novelist, a world-respected academic, or an Olympic gymnast, I’ve set my sights on a … Continue reading →

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