Nice Melons
It’s a pleasant September evening here, and I’m almost all done feeling bad that summer is over. The start of school went smoothly, although the real test will be next […]
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If You Gotta Problem
I started broccoli seeds for a fall planting two days ago, and the seeds sprouted today. This part of gardening is like when you pee on the stick and it […]
Meals on Wheels and Market Hauls
With the arrival of full-blown summer, I find myself vacillating between two extremes. When it all goes right, I am so happy it’s summer and feel like the luckiest mom […]
Tend Your Own Garden
Every day, one of the first things I do is walk through the garden and see what’s growing. I wish very much that I had been building beds all winter […]
Have You Seen Green
All the rain lately means the yard is a riot of green. What’s growing out there? Sugar snap peas, garlic, cilantro, onions, arugula, three kinds of lettuce, broccoli, strawberries, runner […]
My Name Is Squirrel
Wednesday, end of March. Spring soccer has begun, with a chilly game on Sunday for Aidan. Sebastian has baseball practice tonight but we will miss it due to a […]
Darling Don’t You Go and Cut Your Hair
This Sunday morning is off to a fine start. As soon as I got out of bed, only half-awake, I started prepping short-rib beef stew for the Crock-Pot. I had […]
