tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33853823215267291002024-03-04T21:28:57.836-08:00city garden blissa blog about our experiences trying to live more simply....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876466644478319638noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385382321526729100.post-82900473642163237502017-03-31T13:57:00.001-07:002017-03-31T13:57:56.237-07:00My Kitchen Hothouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Temperatures have soared into the 70's in Denver for the last few weeks, and all sorts of blossoms have been unfurling before our eyes.<br />
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As usual I was chomping at the bit to start my seedlings. With about 9 weeks until the average last frost, I started tomato, basil and pepper seeds on March 11th. The peppers did not sprout but the tomatoes and basil seedlings did very well. It was warm enough to put them outside daily for the last 2 weeks, so they are already hardened off. This week temperatures gave gone back to much cooler and more normal temperatures.<br />
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In the back yard, broccoli and mustard greens are doing great. These were purchased as small plants from City Floral. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Snow peas, English peas, spinach and Arugula starting to sprout despite the crazy fluctuating temperatures. Hopefully no deep freezes coming!</span></div>
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My early mother's day gift? My sweet husband is putting a drip irrigation system into my raised vegetable beds! Goodbye hand watering, Goodbye cracked and crappy soaker hoses. Hello drip!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876466644478319638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385382321526729100.post-62855314804059269352013-08-08T12:42:00.000-07:002013-08-08T12:42:29.604-07:00Fancy Tiger fancy skirtI recently took a sewing class from the Fancy Tiger (a Christmas gift from my sweet husband), the A line skirt. It was so much fun, I finally love something as much as knitting and gardening!<br />
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It's a little too high in the waist, so I made another<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876466644478319638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385382321526729100.post-53779540134110351252013-06-21T06:57:00.000-07:002013-06-21T06:58:14.476-07:00The Garden again I have been busy in the garden and with new summer projects, and unfortunately work, and have not found the time to blog, but I so want to keep track of some of things we've been doing. The rhubarb is monstrous, and although Fin wouldn't dare eat any rhubarb crumble, he was certainly will to wield a knife to help prep for it. I used Martha's recipe for crumble. Delicious!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876466644478319638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385382321526729100.post-54566996496584332462012-12-04T10:07:00.000-08:002012-12-04T10:07:00.568-08:00My Husband the bee hero....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I got a call from a friend that they had cut down an old tree in her neighbors yard. I had seen this tree many times before, brought to my attention because of the active bee hive thriving in this majestic, <span style="font-size: large;">g</span>narled old tree. It stood steadfast on the edge of the neighbor's property, it's heavy old limbs draped over my friends driveway. The fear was <span style="font-size: large;">that </span>the <span style="font-size: large;">tree</span> would give way and crush my friend's car or worse, the house. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My friend said the tree had been cut down and I had to come to see all the bees and the ions of honey comb. That it was amazing, I am sure she has no idea the maelstrom of emotions this set off. Coming on the heels of bad new about my father's health<span style="font-size: large;"> and </span>too little sleep after a late night shift <span style="font-size: large;">I could not hold back the tears. I <span style="font-size: large;">hung up the phone and sobbed. I cr<span style="font-size: large;">ied for th<span style="font-size: large;">ose beautiful bees,<span style="font-size: large;"> whose <span style="font-size: large;">lives had been turned on end with a simple c<span style="font-size: large;">ut of the saw. <span style="font-size: large;">How <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">honeybees</span> have been ass<span style="font-size: large;">aulted from every angle, from pestic<span style="font-size: large;">ides, <span style="font-size: large;">to genetically <span style="font-size: large;">modified plants, </span></span>to habitat loss. </span> </span></span>And while I was at it, I cried for th<span style="font-size: large;">at</span> beautiful old tree, and for the squirrels and <span style="font-size: large;">birds<span style="font-size: large;"> who had made it their home.</span> </span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">This was something I could never appreciate<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since it was <span style="font-size: large;">almost December, it seem<span style="font-size: large;">ed <span style="font-size: large;">their fate was sealed. The<span style="font-size: large;"> neighbor<span style="font-size: large;">s</span></span> ha<span style="font-size: large;">d tried to get a professional to come and<span style="font-size: large;"> see if <span style="font-size: large;">they</span> could save th<span style="font-size: large;">e hive, but it seemed that was not going to pan out.</span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Although the temperatures <span style="font-size: large;">had</span> been <span style="font-size: large;">unseasonably warm, ther<span style="font-size: large;">e</span> was<span style="font-size: large;"> no nectar flow<span style="font-size: large;"> or</span> <span style="font-size: large;">pollen to be had<span style="font-size: large;">. If the comb was damaged, as it sounded <span style="font-size: large;">like it <span style="font-size: large;">certainly was, there was not much to be done<span style="font-size: large;">. I tried in vain not to think<span style="font-size: large;"> about the<span style="font-size: large;"> bees</span> and I steered clear of that block when driving or walking my <span style="font-size: large;">dogs. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Two <span style="font-size: large;">days later, my friend called a<span style="font-size: large;">gain to say the bees w<span style="font-size: large;">ere flying <span style="font-size: large;">and she was wondering of the<span style="font-size: large;">re was anything we could do<span style="font-size: large;"> to help them.</span> I stoppe<span style="font-size: large;">d</span> my pity party and went into action<span style="font-size: large;">.</span> I cal<span style="font-size: large;">led several <span style="font-size: large;">people who <span style="font-size: large;">are known in the <span style="font-size: large;">Denver area to </span>rescue bees. <span style="font-size: large;">As much as I hated to do it, I had to go take a look to see what we were dealing with before <span style="font-size: large;">we could help.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This piece of log was by the street, the bees were very active and agitated and many passerbys were agitated too. Since the all the pieces of <span style="font-size: large;">the hive</span> were not together the hive was <span style="font-size: large;">split and one section</span> must have been without a queen. <span style="font-size: large;">The comb <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">wa</span>s damaged but still int<span style="font-size: large;">a</span>ct in many <span style="font-size: large;">areas.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the sec<span style="font-size: large;">tion on the neighbors yard. Also many bees <span style="font-size: large;">were </span>flying about<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>in <span style="font-size: large;">disarray.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The <span style="font-size: large;">people whose <span style="font-size: large;">tree </span>this was<span style="font-size: large;"> were<span style="font-size: large;"> none too happy about the amount of bee acti<span style="font-size: large;">v<span style="font-size: large;">ity i<span style="font-size: large;">n their yard<span style="font-size: large;">, but after some <span style="font-size: large;">finagl<span style="font-size: large;">ing on my pa<span style="font-size: large;">rt, (a<span style="font-size: large;"> few promises to help clear the bees away in <span style="font-size: large;">Spring if they are luck<span style="font-size: large;">y eno<span style="font-size: large;">ugh to make it<span style="font-size: large;"> through the winter</span>) </span></span></span></span>they ag<span style="font-size: large;">reed to some simple measures to try and save the hive.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I <span style="font-size: large;">again consulted <span style="font-size: large;">some bee experts, it seemed the only <span style="font-size: large;">solution was to put the piec<span style="font-size: large;">es of trunk back tog<span style="font-size: large;">ether, insulate<span style="font-size: large;"> and cover and hope for a mild winter<span style="font-size: large;">. The question <span style="font-size: large;">h<span style="font-size: large;">ow to get th<span style="font-size: large;">e logs back <span style="font-size: large;">tog<span style="font-size: large;">e<span style="font-size: large;">ther. The logs were way too <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">heavy</span> and the </span>bees w<span style="font-size: large;">ay to <span style="font-size: large;">irritated </span></span>for me to try and move<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> alone</span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was Frida<span style="font-size: large;">y afternoon<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> when</span> </span>I</span> called my husband at work. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I</span>nstead of invit<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">i<span style="font-size: large;">ng</span> <span style="font-size: large;">him out </span></span></span>for <span style="font-size: large;">a rom<span style="font-size: large;">an</span>tic</span> <span style="font-size: large;">dinner, or cozy date night, </span></span></span>I <span style="font-size: large;">asked him for help <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">moving a 300 lb log full of angry bees in the total dark. </span> <span style="font-size: large;">Did he han<span style="font-size: large;">g up on me or tell me I</span></span> </span></span>was crazy? </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span>No he did not! <span style="font-size: large;">H</span>e left work e<span style="font-size: large;">a</span>rly, purcha<span style="font-size: large;">sed a <span style="font-size: large;">large peice of <span style="font-size: large;">R 30 insulation<span style="font-size: large;"> and</span> a large tar<span style="font-size: large;">p<span style="font-size: large;">,</span> and headed home<span style="font-size: large;">. </span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">He picked up his dolly and we headed over to the house under the cover of dark<span style="font-size: large;">ness. Since <span style="font-size: large;">the tem<span style="font-size: large;">pe<span style="font-size: large;">ratures h<span style="font-size: large;">a</span>d dropped, <span style="font-size: large;">very few </span>bees were flying.<span style="font-size: large;"> H<span style="font-size: large;">e fastened the <span style="font-size: large;">s<span style="font-size: large;">ingle log to his dolly and deftly moved it up and <span style="font-size: large;">fitted it snugly with the other large pi<span style="font-size: large;">ece of log. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">We cover up most of the logs with insulation and the tarp, leaving a nice opening for the<span style="font-size: large;">m to come a<span style="font-size: large;">nd go</span></span>. </span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now w</span>e leave th<span style="font-size: large;">ose industrious girls<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span>to their <span style="font-size: large;">Sisyphean</span> <span style="font-size: large;">task and hope <span style="font-size: large;">mother nature is on the<span style="font-size: large;">i</span>r side.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">warm farro and spinach salad with apple and bl<span style="font-size: x-large;">ue cheese</span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">OK</span>, it's not really spinach awareness<span style="font-size: x-large;"> week<span style="font-size: x-large;">, <span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span> made that up. <span style="font-size: x-large;">I am not sure about you but in the summer <span style="font-size: x-large;">it is really easy to get in my green leafy veggies<span style="font-size: x-large;">, <span style="font-size: x-large;">but come winter<span style="font-size: x-large;"> my tastes turn to sweet <span style="font-size: x-large;">potatoes and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>butternut squash<span style="font-size: x-large;">. I feel hard pressed to make a big salad<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> on a c<span style="font-size: x-large;">o<span style="font-size: x-large;">ld winter<span style="font-size: x-large;">'s night </span></span></span>a<span style="font-size: x-large;">nd I would like to think that's because it's not in season<span style="font-size: x-large;">, but the truth is spincah likes really cool weather and in a climate like ours, spinach can pretty much gr<span style="font-size: x-large;">ow year round. I just picked th<span style="font-size: x-large;">e last of my spring spinach that has sur<span style="font-size: x-large;">vived unscathed</span></span></span></span></span></span> until now, Decem<span style="font-size: x-large;">ber 1<span style="font-size: x-large;">st. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here is a recipe for a spinach salad that can st<span style="font-size: x-large;">and up to the coldest of temperatures. <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I didn't add tomatoes <span style="font-size: x-large;">because</span> I was trying to eat in season,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Wa<span style="font-size: x-large;">rm Far<span style="font-size: x-large;">ro spina<span style="font-size: x-large;">c</span>h salad with warmed apple<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">b</span>lue che<span style="font-size: x-large;">e</span>se<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and hard boiled egg.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 c<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">u</span>p of cooked Farro</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup stock (optional)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 shallot <span style="font-size: x-large;">sauteed</span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">until softened</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 bunch of spinach</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 an apple thinly sliced and briefly heated <span style="font-size: x-large;">on stove top to soften</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">sprinkle of blue cheese</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">hard bo<span style="font-size: x-large;">iled egg thinly sliced</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Dr<span style="font-size: x-large;">essing</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup red <span style="font-size: x-large;">wine vinegar</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1-2 tsp honey </span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 tsp dijon mustard</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">salt and pepper to taste</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I warm the dressing in the microwave for a few seconds</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The only tomatoes left on the vine are mealy or still green, Today I cleared out a raised bed and put on a cover crop of clover down, something I plan on doing every year but never seem to get around to.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The bees have decreased there number to prepare for winter, I am concerned about the amount of wasps I have flying around the ground in front of the hive and even occasionally entering. They bees seem strong, but I can't imagine why they would allow a wasp in. I am VERY reluctant to kill them, I really believe there is a delicate balance that we should not disturb, and the wasps have been so good in the garden keeping out your everyday garden villains like slugs and squash borers.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have posted on some bee forums to see if I can get any feedback, I also snooped around the neighborhood to a home near by that has 3 langstroth hives. I noted many wasps patrolling the grounds around their hives too. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">On the knitting front, I am still spinning my beautiful fiber, slow and steady.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But the big news is I have started a new cardigan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is the most difficult but by far the most fun thing I have ever knitted. I love the Madeline Tosh yarn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also my sweet hubby, after all these years decided he wanted to learn to knit! YEAH.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876466644478319638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385382321526729100.post-18994835797391058192012-09-25T10:17:00.002-07:002012-09-25T10:22:09.362-07:00Shades of green<span style="font-size: large;">I am sorry if I am just preaching to the choir for anyone who would be looking at my blog, but I am still frequently floored by people who are otherwise concerned about our environment but who are using toxic chemicals on a daily basis. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For instance, I have a lovely neighbor who eats organic foods and buys organic cotton clothing, and wouldn't dream of using an Roundup, but pours toxic fertilizers on her lawn on a regular basis. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This morning I saw here dousing her front yard with a spray can full of the stuff </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Oh it's just Miracle Grow" she smiled innocently at me. "I put the dogs in the house for a few days." Really? Is that what we want to put on our yards? For a green lawn no less?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some facts about Scotts Miracle Grow (not to mention the 12 million dollar law suit they have just been slapped with for selling poisonous bird feed) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">http://www.rodale.com/scotts-bird-food-lawsuit</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Miracle-Gro is a synthetic<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/terms/go/340/"> fertilizer </a>that contains ammonium<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/terms/go/1917/"> phosphate </a>and several other chemicals that can be<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/terms/go/940/"> toxic </a>to your<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/terms/go/1082/"> soil </a>and plants. It is prohibited from use in certified<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/terms/go/624/">-organic </a>farming. </span></span><br />
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Long-term studies at the University of Wisconsin have shown that
<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/terms/go/1047/"> acidic </a>chemical
fertilizers are causing serious, permanent damage to our soils</span>. <span style="font-size: x-large;">Usually
these fertilizers are also highly soluble, so they leach away and
pollute our water systems, too!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">This isn't just specific to Scott's products, all non organic fertilizers reek havoc on our soil.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">• Chemical fertilizers do not contain any trace
minerals/micro nutrients. After a few years the soil has been depleted
from those elements. Overtime those elements are not contained in the
fruits or in the vegetables anymore diminishing their quality.<br />
• Chemical fertilizers are used together with chemical pesticides,
herbicides and fungicides. Use of chemicals have a negative impact on
the soil, the water as well as the crop as the vegetables, for instance,
still contain chemical traces which are then absorbed upon eating<br />
• Chemical fertilizers kill microorganisms which in turn will make the soil useless where nothing can grow<br />
• Chemical fertilizers and pesticides are responsible for water
contamination. For excessive enrichment of ponds, rivers and lakes is
due to an overuse of chemical fertilizers (see eutrophy)<br />
• Usage of chemical fertilizers have a long term effect on the plants, the soil, the environment and you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The advantages of organic fertilizers are so numerous I won't get into boring details and they are available everywhere, but one of the best ways to keep your soil fertile is to encourage earthworms! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But that's for a whole other post... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This weekend was the Denver Botanic Gardens' Urban Homesteading Tour and I was lucky enough to be part of it. Denver has amazed me with it's homegrown, eat local, and urban homesteading movement, and Saturday as the groups of people filed through our small city garden, I got to meet and talk with them firsthand. I met so many people who were planning on or who already embarked on the age old practice of growing their own food or raising chickens or keeping bees. I met people who various reasons could not start their own gardens but wanted to be apart of this incredible movement all the same. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">People from all walks of life who see a need for a change
in our current food production system and are taking steps to make that
change happen one seed at a time.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Truthfully I didn't take any pictures Saturday since I was so busy showing people around. I was also coming off a night shift and had only slept a few hours so I was dazed. One of the sponsors of the tour, The Lazy Homesteader, came and did take some pictures. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">She has a great blog at lazyhomesteader.com</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the morning before people arrived, I made a meager attempt to cut back fallen sunflowers, pick dead leaves and clean out any fresh poop from the chicken coop. Then I put out a basket of eggs, jams and applesauce I had canned this year for viewing, and honey and beeswax lotions for sampling. I have to say, the honey went over well. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been knitting madly on my Audrey in Undst sweater, I just finished the sleeves which are made by picking up stitches around the arm and then adding short rows. Now I am putting on the button bands. I love this construction, but sadly made it too small. I never get gauge and then I try and adjust the pattern. I don't think it worked in this case, but I still love the sweater and plan on squeezing into it if it kills me! I plan on making it in brown too.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876466644478319638noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385382321526729100.post-79646536716303611322012-09-11T09:24:00.003-07:002012-09-11T22:12:46.638-07:00Spinning out of control<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">After months of focusing on planting and growing, harvesting and then preparing food from the garden, I am ready to be done. With the shorter hours of daylight and slightly cooler night temperatures, the vegetables are beginning to die back. I am harvesting the last of the tomatoes, peppers and zucchinis and the pumpkins are all round, ripe and ready for picking. It's time to turn my attention to my other obsession. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Knitting! And now spinning.... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recently took a class at the Fancy Tiger in Denver, a drop spindle class. I knew I would be smitten and I am. The feel and smell of that sheepy fiber, the way it slips through your fingers, magically transforming into one of my favorite things, yarn! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The drop spindle is so beautiful and basic. Just a smooth piece of wood </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the fact that is has been used for centuries, that it has a long history and that is so streamlined. I also love how rustic the spun yarn looks. Right now I guess I don't want the yarn to look perfect, like machine-spun yarn. I am sure that that would have it's benefits too, but I like the look of unevenly spun yarn for some projects, And the price was right.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Two ounces of fiber and the lovely Ashford drop spindle were included in the class for just $35.00! It was well worth the money, and Jamie was a wonderful teacher. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Which came from him, isn't he cute? I will call the Fancy Tiger to see if he was a Canadian sheep, American or is imported from England.I just read where they have recently introduced this breed in the US. I love this wool!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happily, this year we will participate in The Denver Botanic Gardens Homesteading Tour. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last year we were on the Denver Botanic Gardens tour
of the chicken coops and we loved loved it. It was wonderful sharing ideas with like-minded folks. We met many people who already had gardens, some had chickens or goats, and some who were interested in starting the process and wanted to get some ideas. Since this whole homesteading movement is so dear to my heart, and I love spreading the word about how gratifying it can be, this is the perfect venue!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Homesteading is so much more than
just having a garden.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">To me, it's about trying to become more sustainable and more self-sufficient, and about connecting to our seasons, to our land and to our ancestors. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Its about growing food, and then preparing or canning, drying or storing that food. Its about composting, or seed saving, raising animals for food or fiber. It's about handmade.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>T</b>here is still time to apply if you want to share your way of homesteading. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My mother-in-law, who lives just a few blocks away has one of the most majestic apple trees in the neighborhood. It must be over 20 years old, and my mother-in-law admits it was the reason she bought the house. It's the perfect climbing tree for the kids and even sports a tree swing. What's not to love about it?</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will tell you what's not to love. The hundreds of apples that fall from the tree daily and immediately begin to rot and turn to mush. The man from the city who gives you a warning that if you don't clean up the apples you will get fined. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So we have spent many a day helping our Granny out, picking up rotting apples, only to have them replaced with new fallen apples next day. The upside is that we have gotten to pick lots of fresh apples too. Not a bad deal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Martha Stewart's pie crust Pate Brisee with Bobby Flay's Apple Pie recipe. Although it was much easier, I don't I don't like this recipe as much as the recipe that sautes the apples in a little butter first.and reduces the juices. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">After so many pies this summer, I really am enjoying a good apple crumble more. Cook's Illustrated has a great crumble recipe. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876466644478319638noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385382321526729100.post-18330441004066084772012-08-16T20:18:00.002-07:002012-08-16T20:40:13.454-07:00Everything is peachy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This peach tree which was planted in the chicken yard 3 years ago, has grown so fast that the branches are bowed over and almost lay on the ground. Early on in the season I tried removing the fruit so that they were all a hand's breadth apart. This should allow for bigger, healthier fruit. Looking at it now that the fruit is larger, I see that I wasn't very diligent. There are many areas of clumps of fruit. I also failed to prune the tree, resulting in too much growth. I read recently that if the branches are bowed too much it releases a hormone that prevents the tree from fruiting next year. I was so excited at how much it had grown, I didn't want to prune it. Ahh well, live and learn. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In order to grow anything in the chicken yard I wrap chicken wire in large circle around the base to prevent the girls from scratching and killing the roots. I have great luck growing anise hyssop, which smell wonderful and the hens don't like to eat. As long as the base is protected it grows great. It is very drought tolerant as well. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(The first photo is not from my garden, it's just a great shot of hyssop)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here you can see that these peaches are not a hand's breadth apart. It is hard to tell from the photos but many of the peaches are tiny. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are still many big fat juicy ones though, just in time to start making peach pies! I use Martha Stewart's wonderful Pate Brisee pie crust recipe and Cooks Illustrated's filling. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">First you blanch the peaches for easy peeling. (This works amazing well.) Then pit and slice them, and toss them with lemon juice sugar and a pinch of salt. I used less than half the sugar and it still tasted a little on the sweet side.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cooks Illustrated has tested out several ways to create the perfect filling, juicy but not too runny. It tested flour, tapioca corn starch and potato starch added to the peaches for thickening. They concluded that potato starch is by far the best with crushed tapioca second. I didn't have any potato starch on hand and although it is not the same thing, I used potato flour. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The photo does not do this pie justice. It is amazing served warm with vanilla ice cream, or with a pinch of heavy cream drizzled over the top. Perfection! </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876466644478319638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385382321526729100.post-62362025062256818392012-08-14T14:26:00.001-07:002012-08-14T14:26:42.065-07:00The moment we've all been waiting for.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's right, the long awaited San Maranzano's are ready. (and a brandywine or two). I spent the morning in the garden picking tomatoes and trying to manage the tangle of plants. I cut out tons of the dreaded borage, tied up some slumping sunflowers, and now can see what is in my raised beds. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I picked over 5 lbs of San Maranzano's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This year we are slow roasting them (200 degrees for 12-12 hours) with a bit of olive oil, dried basil salt and garlic. Then they can be used for recipes or frozen for up to 6 months. They fill the house with the most intoxicating aroma. I also roasted mushrooms, eggplant and zucchini to toss over warm pasta for dinner tonight. Unfortunately I got called into work tonight and won't be able to enjoy this with my family tonight, but I hope to enjoy these throughout the winter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am obviously a more-is-better kind of gardener. I can not seem to pull out anything that is green and alive including some weeds. I love jungle feeling I get from a closely packed garden. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A few weeks ago friends visited us from Tucson. Dry, desert-y Tucson. When the family headed out to our back yard my friend turned to me and said concernedly "Diane, this looks like a crazy old woman's garden!" </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Not "Wow, what talented gardener created this lush garden?" Not "Wow, what an abundance of fresh food you must have." </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Just a crazy old woman's garden. Crazy? Old?? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Of course I went through the various stages of grief. Denial, anger, depression and then finally acceptance. Yes, perhaps my borage is a little bit out of control, and yes sunflowers and holly locks are coming up in the middle of the few walking paths are still passable, but they are flowers after all. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Today when I made a scrambled egg on bread with thick slices of Brandywine tomato, mayo with fresh chives, I didn't care one smidgen about being a crazy old gardener. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although I love blogging, it really is a time sucker. Unfortunately real life and work keep taking precedent, so it's been about three weeks since I have gotten around to this blog. Even now I can hear the kids screaming and feel a little guilty for taking this time to download pictures and write frivolous things.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A few weeks ago, I had a bee in my bonnet to to sew. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">How can I get the machine out and sew and keep the boys entertained all at the same time?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My kids love technology and motors. I sometimes forget that at the heart of this beautiful little Singer is a motor with pistons and moving parts and a an honest to goodness motor. All I needed to do was get them interested in the machine (that took no time at all) , let them pick projects and </span><span style="font-size: large;">promise to let them actually use it. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Viola! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Asher picked a little pillow made from one of the few pieces of scrap fabric I have. He loved pushing the pedal and watching the needle pump up and down. He really loved the finished product! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fin wasn't happy just sewing, he needed to take the lid off and see all the inner machination, that I had not even dreamed existed under there. He decided on a quiver for his bows and I decided that I didn't need a pattern. I used the left over fabric from my Amy Butler tunic. It took a little longer than I would have liked, lots of modifications, with Fin insisting it didn't fit right, (this is the same kid who can only wear one pair of socks because the seems on every pair bug him)) but eventually we finished and he is using his quiver daily and showing off his archery skills.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I waited until everyone was in bed and got out the same fabric. I knew I wanted a tunic, but since i can't seem to follow patterns I decided to make it up as I went. I used a favorite top as a guide. I can see how having a form would have been very helpful. It is a real pain to try on a top 25 times with pins sticking you in the sides and head. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I finished it that night and have been wearing it faithfully since! Not as cute as the Amy Butler tunic, but it fits a lot better and now I feel like I got a lot more use out of the fabric. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Things around Blackett Farm have been busy to say the least. My husband went out of town for the weekend, I worked some extra shifts, and the rain that I have been secretly praying for finally came. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Boy did it come. Here in Colorado, weather does not joke around. When it is dry, it is so dry the whole states practically self- combusts. When it rains, the skies open up and the streets turn to raging rivers. It is a great time to find out how well your raised beds drain. Judging by the standing pools of water a day later, not very well.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The rains also brought those magical weeds that grow at an accelerated rate that no other plant on earth could ever achieve.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They also come out of the ground a heck of a lot easier than when it's bone dry, so we have been weeding like mad and cutting back the wild borage. That is one hardy plant.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We picked our first tomato, a little messy but incredible. My rite of summer is a succulent Brandy wine tomato thickly sliced with mayonnaise on fresh Italian or French bread bread. Other hardy whites will do but whole wheat doesn't seem to do them justice. Since I am of Italian Heritage, I wonder if I naturally don't tolerate whole wheat? That's what I tell myself anyway.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I found a beautiful cookbook from sunset Edible Garden Cookbook! I can't wait for the eggplant</span>.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876466644478319638noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385382321526729100.post-40858328429284812392012-07-05T22:21:00.004-07:002012-07-05T22:21:57.593-07:00Beating the heat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our local pool which is conveniently situated 8 quiet blocks from our house, inconveniently doesn't open until 1 pm. This summer with temps near or above 100 for the last several weeks, I have been hard pressed to even leave the house, let alone take a long hike. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Well, I have finally finished my Amy Butler tunic. It is way too small but for what it ended up costing I will squeeze myself into it if it suffocates me in the process. If I add in the cost of repairing my old Singer machine, 3 yards of this lovely fabric, an Amy Butler tunic pattern and 6 hours of lessons, (which was really money well spent) and these adorable vintage buttons, this little top is one of the most expensive things I own, next to my car and mountain bike. I just might ask to be buried in it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The staff from A Verb for Keeping Warm have vowed to try and make 25% of their wardrobe and I see from many blogs it is really catching on. Ahh a new goal and reason to keep sewing! Or I could donate all my tops but this and three others and be done with it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has been so hot the bees have been bearding like mad. I am concerned they might try and swarm again, which is supposedly certain death for them this late in the year. I will take pictures tomorrow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love small knitted toys that you can whip up in a few hours. This was intended for a friend's new baby but my sons loved it and asked to keep it. I know at 10 y/o and 8 y/o they won't be wanting stuffed toys much longer so how could I say no? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I knit him in Spud and Chloe's superwash wool and organic cotton blend. I can't wait to make more, they are a perfect little stocking stuffer or gift.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Now if I can just keep him from eating the lettuces....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tend to feel very passionate about certain things (like saving the planet) and maybe carry them a little farther than most people. This causes me to feel like I'm always on the fringe. In an attempt to fit in and not feel ostracized by "normal" people, I try to monitor myself to make sue I haven't crossed any lines.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For instance, several years ago, feeling very stressed about consumerism, I thought I would go a step further than the usual recycling and thrifting. I started compacting. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You may have heard of compacting, agreeing to not buy anything new for a year (with the exception of some essentials). Below are guidelines from The Compact forum.</span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We are a group of individuals committed to a 12-month flight from the consumer grid (calendar year 2012). </span>
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<li><b><i><span style="color: green;">To go beyond recycling</span></i></b><i>
in trying to counteract the negative global environmental and
socioeconomic impacts of disposable consumer culture and to support
local businesses, farms, etc. -- a step that, we hope, inherits the
revolutionary impulse of the Mayflower Compact.</i></li>
<li><i><span style="color: green;"><b>To reduce clutter and waste in our homes</b></span> (as in trash Compact-er).</i></li>
<li><i><span style="color: green;"><b>To simplify our lives</b></span> (as in Calm-pact)</i></li>
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<b>#1 Don't buy new products of any kind (from stores, web sites, etc.)<br />
#2 Borrow, barter, or buy used.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everyone I know seems on-board with a trip or two to a thrift shop for a shirt or a pair of jeans, but when I started buying our shoes second hand, I sort of figured I should keep that to myself. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In Tucson, because of such limited water resources, most people try to conserve water. When we went to bathing the kids only twice a week, it wasn't that extreme. When we stopped using soap in their bath so that we could bale the water out and use it to water plants, I thought we might have gone a little past socially-accepted. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I killed a small portion of grass (don't get me started on the superfluousness of grass in the west!) to make a vegetable bed, no one thought I was crazy. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">When I wiped out our entire yard, (front included) for a vegetable garden, my own family tried to have me committed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For years I have dreamed about having my own fiber producing animal, be it angora rabbit, sheep or goat. Of course, even I realize that my yard has some limitations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That is why when I saw this patten featured on Fancy Tiger's Raverly page (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minikitti) I thought I had died and gone to heaven. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cute little kitty toy pattern you say? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And it matches the big kitty perfectly. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But how does it match the big kitty so perfectly?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Are you ready? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">IT WAS KNIT IN THE CATS FUR! That's right, in the cats own fur! How completely wonderful is that?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I did some research and guess what? You can spin all sorts of pet fur into lovely skeins of yarn for knitting! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now instead of cursing that hairy old dog while cleaning up clumps of this under the piano</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I planted one borage plant a few years ago because it is always mentioned in British novels and I love all things British</span>. <span style="font-size: large;">It has taken over the entire garden and is indestructible</span>,<span style="font-size: large;"> but the bees love it. Borage Honey anyone??</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So adorable, and it has the bib of Shetland lace, so I have convinced myself that it is very British (or Scottish) too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Despite hellishly hot temperatures, and a front yard that looks like it belongs in the Sierra, the back yard seem to be doing well. Plants packed so tightly tend to shade the roots and keep the soil from drying out as quickly. Over crowding has it's problems too, but no matter how hard I try to keep plants generously spaced, i end up with this. </span><br />
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