I’ve been feeling irritable and grumbly lately, and generally unfit for human consumption. When I was a kid I had about a half-dozen “forts” I could run away to in this situation. I could use one right about now. Something like this pretty “concrete pod” from Kazuya Morita Architects would make a lovely little forest retreat. Via Shedworking.
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Cooking vs. gardening
A recent post by the Germinatrix, in which she discusses the similarities between cooking and gardening, got me thinking about a conversation I had with my husband a few nights ago. While Germi proposes that “good cooks are often good gardeners – and vice versa,” Ben and I were talking about how nicely our hobbies (cooking and gardening […]
Sick of sick
I love the grasses in my garden. I also love my cat. What I do not love, however, is what happens when the two mix, which they frequently do. Oh Schnoopette, why must thou daily ingest my grasses? Why, when thou knowest they induce thou to vomit? Why dost thou shun the specially-purchased “cat grass” […]
Let’s lollygag!
Alert reader Kevin pointed me toward Loll Designs after my last post on a recycled-plastic Adirondack. Described as “outdoor furniture for the modern lollygagger” (love it!), Loll makes recycled modern outdoor furniture that is as environmentally-friendly as it is good looking. I especially like the Go Club chair, above, and the Cubby bench, below. The […]
Mouse and Trowel awards
Colleen from In the Garden Online has started the wired equivalent of the GWA’s Quill and Trowel awards, the Mouse and Trowel. The Mouse and Trowel Awards have categories such as “Best Writing,” “Best Gardening Podcast,” and “Garden blogger you’d most like to have as a neighbour.” I’m with Elizabeth of Gardening While Intoxicated. Where’s […]
Getting to know ewe
I am thrilled to be able to introduce you all to Esther, newly-appointed SpokesEwe of Heavy Petal. Esther is a registered Icelandic sheep. She was a Chrismukkah gift from my husband, who knows I dream of having a farm in the country with animals galore. Before you call the SPCA on me for keeping livestock […]
Happy New Year!
Hot pepper bouquets at Seattle’s Pike Place Market Happy 2007, friends, and brightest wishes for the new year. I hope it will be full of joy, good health, and good times in the garden. Time to take a look at last year’s resolutions for the garden and see how I’ve done. Last year I resolved […]
Winter Solstice
Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ Today marks the winter solstice here in the northern hemisphere; the shortest day of the year. And while, as a gardener, you might think this would leave me cold, in fact, it’s just the opposite. From here on, the days get longer! Spring is almost within sight (or is at least possible […]