When things happen in my life, it is normally the result of hard work, trying times, and excruciating planning. However, every now and then life throws me a curve ball or two. For instance the last two weeks, I can not even *try* to explain. (more…)
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Life Surprises
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009Raised Bed Planting
Friday, May 8th, 2009On Friday, May 8th, I went to the Nursery to pick up veggies for my newly constructed raised bed. I got there fairly early in the morning, but it was already getting busy.
I picked out a variety of veggies. Later in the afternoon, Dennis helped me to plant the following: onions, garlic, chives, asparagus, broccolli, cauliflower, carrots (two varieties), bok choy, peppers (2 varieties), loose leaf green lettuce, and spicy spring mix. We also planted snow peas, green & orange bell peppers, thai chile, thai basil, parsley, and tomato, outside the raised bed…
In return for his several hours of planting help, I let him take me out to see the new Star Trek movie. I rather enjoyed the movie, probably more than he enjoyed the gardening 8^) He will no doubt be happier when the crop gets harvested!
Raised Bed Construction
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009On Sunday, it was time to put together my raised bed. I had stained the wood two weeks prior, so I was all fired up to get the bed finished.
