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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Worm bin unveiled
Originally uploaded by mulysa_may The bench bin is complete, except for the decoration part. The worms have taken up residence, in a bedding of shredded newspaper and timothy from the rabbits’ box, plus some soil and kitchen scraps including coffee … Continue reading
New favorite thing
Prunus dulcis ROSACEAE, The Rose family Slivered almonds are such a nice thing to have on hand this time of year. Lovely toasted in salads, makes cake more nutritious, mixed into crumbling topping on pies and crisps, so many uses. … Continue reading
Daikon
Originally uploaded by mulysa_may Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus BRASSICACEAE, The Mustard family The wind! It’s crazy out there today. It’s exhausting to be out in, but I want to take advantage of the few daylight hours I have in the … Continue reading
Worm update
The worm bin is in progress! Like many components in the garden, it is multi-functional: it’s also a bench that will go on the back porch. Michael helped me make it out of plywood, and next I will sand and … Continue reading
It’s hedgerow time
I’m excited for my Permaculture design course this weekend. Jude Hobbs will be the guest instructor. Here is an excerpt from her website, a nice synopsis of Permaculture: “Permaculture is based on empowering individuals to create positive change through their … Continue reading
Red Wigglers
I won! The prize I most wanted in the raffle at the Holiday Bazaar was the worms. After initial feelings of joy and disbelief, I became anxious at the thought of being responsible for a new pet, one I knew … Continue reading
Holiday Bazaar
Art, Music and Food at Dennis’ Seven Dees Garden Center This weekend the first ever Holiday Bazaar is going on at the garden center. My coworker John and I are co-coordinating, with the whole garden center team pitching in in … Continue reading
Dragon tail fern
Originally uploaded by mulysa_may Asplenium ebenoides ASPLENIACEAE, The Spleenwort family I think I have a fern fetish. Many of my plant acquisitions this season have been ferns, despite the fact I have very limited shade in the garden. I keep … Continue reading
Hart’s tongue fern
Asplenium scolopendrium ASPLENIACEAE, The Spleenwort family Bright evergreen spears, a clean transition between the Kohuhu and the Fringe flower.