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Got Color?

cheryl — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:16:44 +0000

Monday I was at my local Ace Hardware store. Round and triangular tomato cages, in a multitude of bright colors. On sale. Get ‘em while they’re hot.

by Cheryl
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What a Tomato!

cheryl — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:01:39 +0000

Last night I picked one of my “Mortgage Lifter” tomatoes. Check out that link for an awesome story about how they were developed and got their name. What a beauty! It was about 4″ across, and a really pretty pink, … Continue reading →

by Cheryl
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No Smoking

cheryl — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:42:03 +0000

We’ve had some rain over the last couple of days, which definitely helped clear out the smoke smell from the fire – at least as long as the wind isn’t coming towards us from the burned houses. With the air … Continue reading →

by Cheryl
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Feeling Green

cheryl — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:05:31 +0000

I think it’s time for a green update! In the garden, the corn is doing very well in its self-contained watering box. It’s nearly six feet tall (from the ground, including the box). I think all of the corn plants … Continue reading →

by Cheryl
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In the Garden

cheryl — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:50:01 +0000

I was in Las Vegas for last weekend, and came back to a very happy garden. The veggies are evidently thrilled with the nice weather we’ve been having. The peas are done for the year, and the spinach is also … Continue reading →

by Cheryl
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Garden Experiments

cheryl — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:16:33 +0000

So far, my garden experiments for the year are doing pretty well. We have the tomato-on-a-stick, which has held up perfectly well so far against torrential wind, rain, and hail: The rather sad-looking bougainvillea against the fence in the background … Continue reading →

by Cheryl
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Yesterday and Today

cheryl — Tue, 25 May 2010 18:53:39 +0000

Yesterday – 34 degrees and snowing: Today – 70 degrees and sunny: The marigolds, zinnias, eggplants and tomatoes seemed unfazed by the snow. The peppers and bougainvillea weren’t quite as happy, but it looks like they’ll be fine. Crazy.

by Cheryl
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Trying Something New in the Garden

cheryl — Sun, 23 May 2010 13:40:42 +0000

This year I decided to try a couple of garden experiments. Has anyone tried either of these? I bought a tomato spiral, and I’m using that for one of my tomato plants instead of my usual cages. I have my … Continue reading →

by Cheryl
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Beware of Jungle Kitties

cheryl — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:26:54 +0000

Lurking in the sage. Or maybe just enjoying the scent of the hyacinths.

by Cheryl
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First Daffodil

cheryl — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:58:09 +0000

Yesterday afternoon was so lovely that we decided to celebrate the coming of spring by having a glass of wine on the patio before dinner. As we sat down, I noticed that my first daffodil of the year is blooming. … Continue reading →