Category Archives: gardening

Local Veggies for Tonight’s Stir Fry

Posted on June 13, 2010 by

Zucchini and yellow squash from a garden combined with green pepper from the Huntsville Farmer’s market will be the basis of tonight’s stir fry. Continue reading →

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Watching The Gardens Grow…

Posted on May 16, 2010 by

…with Cara and Kathy both having got their green fingers out and starting to grow things, I’ve been wanting to do the same.  However, as a result I’ve been felt a mixture of envy, inspiration and frustration!  Envy – not only … Continue reading →

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Gardening 101 – A Quick Update

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

Today I watered the garden and made the mistake of wearing my flip flops.  After my ankles started to itch,  I ran inside and washed my feet and decided to put on tennis shoes.  I finished the job, but managed … Continue reading →

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Gardening 101

Posted on May 9, 2010 by

Yeah! I just planted my first garden! Well, my brother did most of the work as he is better schooled in such endeavors, but I’m learning. Growing up, he and Dad did all that stuff. My mom was never outdoorsy, … Continue reading →

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Growing Basil – An Experiment

Posted on May 3, 2010 by

What could be more frugal than growing your own food? I have never had much luck keeping a plant alive. Unlike my little kitties, they fail to remind me when they need food or water. Yet despite my brown thumb, … Continue reading →

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