Monthly Archives: May 2012

Bee Friendly

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

I confess that until the last year or two, I totally took bees for granted. I enjoyed watching them on my herb plants, but other than that, I didn’t give them a second thought. But it’s time for me to … Continue reading →

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Ultra-mini greenhouse report

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

A few weeks ago, I wrote about my husband’s mini-greenhouse (this idea is apparently in use by others, who knew?) It seems to be a good way to make use of the deli/bakery plastic that people sometimes bring to my house. … Continue reading →

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Urban Farming at the University of Washington

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

When I was a grad student at the University of Washington (a while back), it wouldn’t have occurred to me that there would ever be a farm anywhere on campus. UW is known for its medical school, academic programs, the beautiful campus … Continue reading →

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Slightly addictive rhubarb bars

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Rhubarb seems to be an under-appreciated plant. But it has so much going for it. If you are a novice gardener, this is a good plant to start with. You can probably get a rhubarb start from a neighbor or … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Plant a Fruit Tree

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

I guess the obvious answer to the title is…..to get fruit. Nonetheless, every neighborhood has some totally neglected fruit trees, with fruit that no one bothers to harvest. This is very sad to me as a proponent of local food. … Continue reading →

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