We have recently started up with the Portland Audobon’s Backyard Habitat Certification Program and picked up plants from one of their seasonal sales this last weekend. Read the rest of this entry »
Putting Up / Winding Down
As the season transitions, many weekends have been filled with marathon canning sessions, putting up the last of the season’s bounty, as well as getting the garden prepared for the winter. Other than an early experiment with pickled carrots, this is the first season that I have undertaken pickling and preserving with seriousness, and I’m hooked! Read the rest of this entry »
Garlic is as Good as Ten Mothers
This weekend we harvested our first batch of garlic, and we’re pretty sold on having it as a regular in our garden. Read the rest of this entry »
Summer?
Despite the cool rainy weather, our ecoroofs are telling us that summer may in fact be here. Read the rest of this entry »
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Competition
This time last year, there were portions of our yard that were either completely barren or choked with weeds, and as we get everything into shape we are developing strategies for keeping everything from getting out of control. Read the rest of this entry »
The other side of the sidewalk
Now that our yard is beginning to take shape, this summer and fall is our time to tackle our park strips in earnest. Read the rest of this entry »
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Things in Bloom
Western Red Columbine in our front has begun to bloom. Read the rest of this entry »
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Spring Photos
Spring is beginning to finally set in after a very cold and we March and April. Read the rest of this entry »
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Yet More Yard Work
These last few weeks we have done a lot to wrangle our yard into shape for the spring and are beginning to get starts ready for the garden. Read the rest of this entry »
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More Garden Work
With another weekend came a new pile of garden prep and tree planting. Read the rest of this entry »
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