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Fifty shades of fava beans

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Chrystal

The only thing growing like crazy in my garden is Fava Beans. Almost five months after planting, the bushes are almost six feet tall and some of the more mature plants are developing very thick green pods. I am going … Continue reading →

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First raspberry of the year

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Chrystal

My in-laws, Vladimir and Marta, were both incredible gardeners and who worked in this yard for more than 30 years.  I inherited the garden from them. Only now – with me in charge and everything totally out of control – … Continue reading →

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Urban Logging: Part 2

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Chrystal

Several weeks ago over coffee, an experienced gardener reminded me that the growth and expansion of one plant may influence the growth of others. This has really changed how I think about some of the more “successful” plants in the … Continue reading →

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EWOTY: Evil Weed Of The Year

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Chrystal

This is the Evil Weed Of The Year. It first appeared last summer from under the hedge at the back and is now moving across the back yard in a quiet green wave. This spreads with runners under the ground … Continue reading →

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Urban Logging: Part 1

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Chrystal

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Rhodo wisdom

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Chrystal

I was walking home after a lunch date and a block away from my house, a woman is deadheading her 12 foot high rhodos. I walk past her yard and then I think “Wait. Did I just see one of … Continue reading →

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Resorting to chemical warfare and getting professional help

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Chrystal

For the last few years I have tried to garden as “organically” as possible, which means i haven’t used any pesticidea or herbicides and have tried to fertilize using just compost and manure. I have also prided myself on doing … Continue reading →

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Planted, re-planted.

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Chrystal

Two weeks ago I did a huge planting and am happy to see that many of the seeds have started to sprout. Some of the ones I planted early in the year have already been eaten (I assume) so I … Continue reading →

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Magic Beans

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Chrystal

Every few days or so for the last month I have been searching the earth looking for fava sprouts. Fearing a repeat of last years pea situation – where I planted the seeds early and they just rotted or were … Continue reading →

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Fake Sun!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Chrystal

All day I looked out my office window at the sunshine and the North shore mountains. I am in “extreme project lockdown mode” defined by having more work than hours available in a given period of time, sp spent  all … Continue reading →

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