It is only March 13th….but we hit the 70s today, and spring fever runs high. We decided to plant100+ Alisa Craig onions for scallions and take our chances. If temperatures dip, we’re ready to cover the bed. And we proactively put up some hardwire clothe to keep the resident songbirds and chickens away from ourContinue reading “Spring Onions”
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A "Small" Seed Purchase
“This year, we’re just going to use our seeds from last year. No new seeds. We have enough.”“This year, let’s be more realistic about what we actually can plant.”“This year, really, let’s just order a few packs to supplement what we have saved up in the closet.” A-hem…well, those conversations were had BEFORE the SeedContinue reading “A "Small" Seed Purchase”
The Dump Garden
My creature empathy extends itself to plant empathy. I can’t help it. We plant little seeds in trays, take care of them, nurture them, feed them, love them, put our hopes into them, and then, when it’s time to plant them into the ground outside, inevitably, Andy says, “We don’t have room for ALL ofContinue reading “The Dump Garden”
Seed Order
Every year, by January, the Seed Saver catalog arrives. Both of us become starry-eyed with visions of tomato plants, melon patches, and fresh herbs. We pour over the catalog over and over, until the pages become worn and crinkled. Then, February arrives and we finally get to officially make the real order. This year, weContinue reading “Seed Order”
The Poquette Zoo and Kitchen 