Seed Packet Infestation
The weather in Portland has been very Spring-like over the last several weeks, but sure enough the winter weather has […]
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gardenBuilding an Herb Spiral
There are some major projects going on in the backyard right now! Jay is building me an 8′ x 8′
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garden, permacultureBack in Business
It’s about 7:30 pm and the light is still fading. When I got home from work, the sun was still
Growing Potatoes in Tires
This is a new venture for me: growing potatoes in tires. I read about this initially on this Ed Hume
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garden, potatoesNew Additions
I spent my Sunday afternoon at the downtown Powell’s bookstore and came away with a couple new and exciting additions
New Book Decisions
Decisions, decisions… I have a Powell’s gift certificate burning a hole in my pocket and I think this weekend is
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cooking, garden, randomFirst Transplants
When it’s sunny in Portland, it reminds all of us why we endure the 60-some consecutive days of rain in
Small Steps
There has been a lot going on this past weekend, so very little garden work was done. Honestly, that was
Hey Broccoli, Tell Your Friends!
The broccoli seeds have really taken off. This weekend they are getting moved out into a raised garden bed. The
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gardenSpring Preparations
The first egg of the season arrived this weekend! Surely Spring can’t be far behind. I assume the little green
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backyard livestock, chickens, garden, permaculture