Monthly Archives: February 2014

1-25-14 If daffodils are blooming, we can plant tomatoes

Last year at this time I was planting bulbs, which most folks would agree is way too late. This week, I’m talking about planting tomatoes, which many folks would consider too early. Within reason, the time to plant things is … Continue reading

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2-21-14 Ageless advice on feeding your rose

One thing about the shift from newsprint to online electrons is that people are less likely to take out their scissors and save the written word for future generations. Remember gramma’s recipe holder — usually a wooden box crammed full … Continue reading

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July 30, 1999 rose recipes and expert rose news

By Elaine Gray and Heather Hacking Gardening Fools As promised last week, we’re ready to reveal the weird recipe that’s practically guaranteed to make you look like you know what you’re doing when it comes to roses. To get the … Continue reading

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Distant storms and childhood drought memories

This week my sister and I wandered around the produce section of Safeway. Not far off in the distance, somewhere near Brussels sprouts, I heard the rumble of the automated misters. This is now my most recent memory of thunderstorms. … Continue reading

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