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(More) Poppies and Sweetpeas

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Chrystal

The garden is going wild. Most of the California and Icelandic poppies are finished, the red poppies all still in full glory and the Shirley Double Mix poppies are starting to bloom. The sweetpeas are bursting with fragrance, and the … Continue reading →

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Aggressive Kale Management Strategy 2013

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Chrystal

I’ve started to pack ziplock gift bags of raw kale or arugula with me every time I go out to meet clients. Not for my own personal consumption, the gift bags are part of my aggressive new kale management strategy. … Continue reading →

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Huge Gardening Week

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Chrystal

Is it just me? Or is fall always the busiest time of year in the garden? This week has been busy – I have been cutting back more dying plants, transplanting lilies and peonies, planting winter crops, adding lime to … Continue reading →

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Saskatoon berries: the taste of summer

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Chrystal

Our Saskatoon berry tree in the back yard has been producing for years, but this is the first year that we’ve been able to pick and eat many of the berries. Since most of the berries are still far out … Continue reading →

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