Signs of Spring

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
Even with a blast of arctic air and two feet of snow still on the ground, it’s hard to deny that spring is upon us. Crocuses have poked up along the south side of our house, it’s light until after 7pm, the wood shed if empty, and 8-12″ ruts have returned to our driveway. We’ve … Continue reading »

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Potting Up

Saturday, May 24th, 2008
One of the numerous tasks we have every spring, “potting up” — or moving various seedlings from small pots, trays or cells into larger pots or cells — is done for a number of reasons: it gives the plants fresh soil (and, thus, nutrients) to use; it gives them more room, so they can grow … Continue reading »

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