February 2012

29 Feb
2012
After slumbering through the winter, the garlic plants are beginning to send out new growth. This mild winter might mean we will get to harvest some glorious garlic bulbs in a few more months.

Signs of spring (too early?)

28 days. That’s a typical February. And, usually, I’m delighted that the month is so short. It’s our coldest, snowiest, ickiest and least garden-friendly month. At least, it usually is. This year, February has been mild. Warm, even. I’ve spent loads of time in the garden, pruning and prepping and ...

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22 Feb
2012
Got seeds? Community seed swaps are a great way to try new vegetables, flowers and herbs.

Onions and peas and seed swaps! Oh, my…

It’s still February, but winter seems to be over for Virginia. At least, for my part of Virginia. The northern part, but not quite the suburban part. They say we could hit 70° this week. I’d call it a winter thaw, but that doesn’t seem right. It hasn’t exactly been ...

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