Tag Archives: Shiro plum

Take that moles & a new project commences

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Sandy

Today, we finished the mole proofing project. All told, we dug out eight existing raised beds, installed hardware cloth, and then refilled the beds. We also built two new beds, installing the hardware cloth up front this time. Take that … Continue reading →

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A new beastie and more pleasant things

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Sandy

Last week I found a terrible beastie in a pea pod. It’s a horrible looking little beast that makes opening each pea pod a bit of a risky venture. I did a little research and found out that this hideous creature … Continue reading →

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Summer

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Sandy

As much as I try to do three-season gardening, summer is the star of the gardening year. Summer produces the good stuff. The straight from the plant into the mouth stuff.  The save it in a jar stuff. In Seattle, summer can … Continue reading →

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Tomato before & after and plum in bloom

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Sandy

Previously, I mentioned that my LED grow light system was not working out well. The plants were too leggy and were not maturing as fast as they should.  I broke down and purchased a new light system before the next … Continue reading →

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