Wait—how did it get to be December already? We just finished the Halloween candy. Since there are obviously fewer minutes in an hour these days, I give thanks every time I click “add to cart” and check another name off my shopping list without setting foot in a mall. So here’s a little treat for […]
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All kind beans
You know, I tend to agree. All beans are kind. Especially Fortex. I’m still harvesting handfuls of this delicious French filet pole bean, and loving every morsel. What were the standouts from your garden this summer?
Garden Tour: Gordon’s cosy, canyon-inspired garden
Gordon Harris’ Campbell River garden. The Basics Name of gardener: Gordon Harris Location: Campbell River, BC Size: A narrow, trailer park lot Orientation: South, but with a great deal of shade, and no sun in winter Years gardened: Seven Style: Natural/cottage mixture The Details Inspiration: A forested, box canyon Favourite element: Peaceful ambiance Favourite plants: […]
Review: Troy Bilt lithium ion battery cordless string trimmer
A little while back, Troy Bilt sent me their new TB57 Lithium Ion Battery Cordless String Trimmer to try out. That’s me, above, holding it gingerly and looking like I’m about to stroke its hair. What can I say? I’m not all that familiar with power equipment – I felt it best to approach with […]
Why grow a rose?
A month or so ago, I asked readers to tell me why roses deserve a place in the modern garden. Under the (d)elusion that roses were finicky, spindly, high-maintenance wusses that didn’t belong in a environmentally-conscious garden, I couldn’t imagine why on earth I’d plant one. Then I heard from you. 71 of you – […]
Happy equinox!
There’s hail and thunder and general meteorlogical grossness outside as I write this. But still. It’s officially Spring. Let the sunshine and new growth and jacket-less days begin! (Seriously, anytime now.)
New Year’s resolutions 2009
My balcony veggie patch, future home to new raised beds. Happy New Year! Here’s to 2009 being good to all of us. Every year, I make resolutions for my garden. Sometimes they’re lofty, sometimes precise, and sometimes, like last year’s, general and acheivable. This year, everything revolves around growing more edibles. How much (more) can […]
Happy holidays, from our backyard to yours
May your new year be full of new discoveries, grand experiences and small triumphs. xox Andrea