April 2012

29 Apr
2012
I can't resist including one more photo of the chive flowers. Such cheerful little poofs of blooms. I'm already thinking of more places for chives in the garden...

Spring color, in an edible garden

After nearly a half-inch of rain last night, it’s an absolutely beautiful morning outside. I couldn’t resist a quick stroll through the garden, camera (and coffee) in hand. Here is a bit of what I saw: And, that’s how the garden looks this morning. What’s blooming, sprouting and surprising you ...

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25 Apr
2012
Plant your sweet potato slips into 4-inch pots, filled with compost, leaf humus or rich potting soil, or a mix of the three.

Grow your own sweet potatoes

Have I told you yet about my love affair with sweet potatoes? Have I explained how they are the ideal plant for a front yard vegetable garden; the perfect combination of beauty and ease and taste? Have I mentioned their attractive foliage and their purple flowers? Oh. Yeah. I did. ...

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20 Apr
2012
fresh-picked, homegrown strawberry

Strawberry season is here!

Today’s breakfast will feature the very first strawberry of the season. Is there a better way to start the day? I’d grow strawberries just for their fruit (who wouldn’t?), but they actually have another job in the Outlaw Garden: groundcover. I planted a few mystery plants last spring, and they’ve ...

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