Category Archives: garden

What Eating Local Really Means

Posted on August 4, 2010 by susanmsink@gmail.com

It’s funny to me how used to variety in my eating I’ve become. Having a garden, I had this idea that I’d be making these complex dishes with all my produce all summer. But the fact is that the carrots … Continue reading →

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Gardening

Posted on July 14, 2010 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I know the photo doesn’t match this entry, but I just wanted to share this rainbow. The weather on Saturday was very strange, almost like Hawaii, with brief showers all day. I think there were severe storms just south and we … Continue reading →

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watering system

Posted on June 5, 2010 by susanmsink@gmail.com

My favorite thing about my garden is the watering system. Steve set it up for me and so far it works beautifully. Our farm is right on top of the water table, and we have three ponds in addition to … Continue reading →

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Turtles on a log and other people’s gardens

Posted on May 24, 2010 by susanmsink@gmail.com

First, a photo. Last weekend and this past one, the turtles have really gotten into the sunning action. There is a log on our small pond and I see it walking back and forth from the garden. Here is the … Continue reading →

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tick and rhubarb

Posted on April 21, 2010 by susanmsink@gmail.com

This morning the first tick.Lodged in the arch of my foot. This evening, first rhubarb.Thick, fragrant stems and elephant leaves.

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