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Monthly Archives: June 2011
The Skyscraper Herb
In contrast to my last post, I want to expound upon the pluck and fortitude of wild plants. They know something that for all of our gardening expertise can never fully replicate. Maybe it has to do with being part … Continue reading
Posted in chervil, Herbs, weeds
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Mel’s Mix and Getting It Just Right
Gardening for a beginner, at least this beginner, is like following a recipe in a book. You decide where you want your garden, you plot the size, and then you till the soil or in my case you build frames … Continue reading
Posted in Compost, killer compost, Mel's Mix, peat moss, Plant Problems, soil, Square Foot Gardening
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Carrots and Radishes
I should have had my carrot seeds in the ground before now. Also, I should have made notes of the dates I planted my other vegetables. I have been so busy with juggling multiple projects that tracking planting dates is … Continue reading
Posted in Garden Design, kitchen garden, potager garden
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Perch Training
I found a couple of smooth sticks in the yard that I thought would make a great beginners perch. The sticks were about ½″ diameter and 15 inches long and I screwed them together with a small bolt at one … Continue reading
Posted in baby chicks, Chickens
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The Naming Process
Within hours of the chicks arrival, I had to begin the naming process. Naming is very important as far as I am concerned. I realize that some folks wouldn’t go to the trouble and name their chickens, but we are … Continue reading
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The Darling Dozen
It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in my corner of Northern Michigan. I sit here with a good cup of coffee reflecting upon the last few days. The tiny flock, we fondly refer to as the “darling dozen,” are … Continue reading
Posted in baby chicks, chick brooder, chicken photos, Chickens
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Mercury Rising
The ideal brooder temperature for day old chicks is 95° fahrenheit. It is recommended that an infrared heat bulb in a fixture with ceramic housing is used to heat the brooder. It is also important that the light source be … Continue reading
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Chickens via US Mail
Finally, the chicks have been shipped! Our weather has been unusually hot this early in June, so I hope the little chicks were comfortable en route to the post office. After several calls to MyPetChicken early this week to check … Continue reading
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Past and Future Gardens
As mentioned in my last post, the inspiration behind my very first garden was Mel Bartholomew’s concept of what is known as square foot gardening. This style of gardening eliminates long rows, over planting, over watering, and most weeds. It also … Continue reading
Posted in Compost, peat moss, soil
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Square Foot Gardening
I have been a pathetic blogger of late I realize, but for good cause. I have been gardening up a storm and loving every minute of it. However, there has been a level of stress involved because the last time … Continue reading
Posted in borage, garden books, Garden Design, Herbs, Square Foot Gardening
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