Ha-Ha-Harvest

Garden Blogger Bloom Day and Blog Action Day are rapidly approaching ... the soil, buying good quality plant starts and an abundance of water this summer. Some plants grew ... peppers or hot-as-blazes Mariachi peppers. Our garden could not sustain us for long - it's not a root [more...]

Date: 2007-10-13 20:37:17
Blog: The Transplantable Rose...

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Local October Color

Three weeks ago, I complained about the rain, but now that it feels like it is the right time for it to rain, I can't get enough of it ... are just beginning again; finally, after being held back by heat and dry weather, a gardener can plant seeds ... into garden jewels. The change in weather sparks a change in attitude. Usually, Southern [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 00:43:44
Blog: A Thinking Stomach...

GAZEBO WINE GARDEN (Good Food Month)

Gazebo Wine Garden 2 Elizabeth Bay Rd Elizabeth Bay, NSW 2011 $$$$- Clearly targeted at the deep-pocketed folks in the Elizabeth Bay area, Gazebo Wine Garden might sound quite fancy, but still charms with its casual outdoorsy ambiance ... sitting al fresco style in the Parisian garden area, sipping an assortment of wine and having [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 09:41:54
Blog: Food. Fashion. Ferrets....

Grounded in Grace

In a touching scene in Frances  Hodgson Burnett’s well-loved children’s  novel The Secret Garden, ... . Archibald Craven with her simple request for “a bit of earth” for a  garden. In the course of bringing the  long-neglected walled garden back to  life, Mary and her cousin Colin discover healing [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 13:03:33
Blog: Bringing Home the Word...

Detour Fest: A Spotty Recap

Lucinda Michele: So, the Detour festival: It was really quite excellent ... garden" (which equated no booze on the streets, just in the fenced-off area) cramped everyone's style ... woulda gotten loaded anyway, whether there was a beer garden or if there was free-range schnockering [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 06:47:06
Blog: Metroblogging Los Angel...

Detour Fest: A Spotty Recap

Lucinda Michele: _19171.JPG (First of all, I feel I should offer a rebuttal to the LAist post on how the "beer garden" ( ... gotten loaded anyway, whether there was a beer garden or if there was free-range schnockering [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 04:22:30
Blog: Metroblogging Los Angel...

America's Energy Victory Garden

Elizabeth Ames Jones, a member of the Texas Railroad Commission -- which regulates the state's energy industries -- has a fine op-ed in today's ... our generation's victory garden in the face of today's struggle to maintain energy security ... natural gas producer -- 1.5 billion cubic feet a day! -- only with the new technologies of water [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 15:18:13
Blog: ShopFloor.org: Manufact...

A wee walk in the wind

A wee walk in the wind Although we had a drownpour of rain last night and lots of wind, today we just got wind and cloud ... the ditch. We didn't plant them, and as long as they are healthy (and I don't care about a little tarspot ... ? Not a flower in sight, and isn't the foliage in this garden beautiful? Along the side of the road [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 01:01:08
Blog: bloomingwriter...

Mayor Toilet Builds A House

Mayor Toilet Builds A House Filed under: Weird Stuff, World news — Gaius at 6:54 am on Saturday, October 13, ... . "A showcase bathroom screened by a glass wall is located in its centre, while other toilets have elegant [more...]

Date: 2007-10-13 12:54:58
Blog: Blue Crab Boulevard...

when enough is enough

garden collection Sweet peas are easy to grow, but a little bit particular. They like cooler weather and are susceptible to powdery mildew. My plants continue to produce flowers, but for awhile, the leaves have been sort of white ... strong in the garden. My plot neighbor recently harvested zucchinis the size of caveman clubs [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 09:45:17
Blog: the craft collective...

garden update

I guess someone has to hold down the blog around here while lf goes off on the Great Wedding Circuit of 2007 ... books, books and more books, and taking breaks to water plants, plants and more plants. Here's how things looked at the garden tonight. (Also imagine a cute little girl, daughter of a neighboring plot [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 09:45:17
Blog: the craft collective...

Pumpkin Carving

So the beau woke me up again... and I can't go back to sleep ... and paperwork) farm/garden area and picked out our pumpkins. We both opted for Halloween cats. I'm [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 07:35:57
Blog: Army Girl...

Almost Tragic Kitty

Almost Tragic Kitty October 14th, 2007 · 2 Comments Today we started putting deck and garden items away in the garage ... that was, his owners happy when he showed back up. That is, until I saw him in our garden under the suet feeder about an hour later. I opened the patio door and he ran over the fence. Now I was concerned [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 04:57:28
Blog: Erie’s Argonaut — ...

This week, you could . . .

. . . Bring the kids to learn about how pumpkins grow in "Pumpkin Play" at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle Sunday . . ... at the Art Institute. . . . Learn how to clean up the vegetable garden and prepare it for winter ... . . Attend the Illinois Orchid Society's Fall Show and Sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden [more...]

Date: 2007-10-13 11:30:02
Blog: The Chicago Gardener - ...

Creating Interest During Four Seasons in the Garden: Landscaping Learnings Pt. 2

Another topic I learned about in my landscaping classes was how to create interest in the garden ... to yellow allowing the red berries to stand out even more. The cotoneaster plant is a keeper for any garden ... to be harvested for holiday decor. In another month these plants will be the showstoppers in the garden [more...]

Date: 2007-10-13 14:58:34
Blog: Gathering Around the Ta...

shifting seasons

Fall has come upon us again. These past few months have been dazzling and fast — moving to a new home; getting married; ... of life we want to live. We want to live in our little house, grow vegetables in the garden, have children [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 06:32:26
Blog: Gluten-Free Girl by Sha...

Using Film to Change the World: An Interview with Shalini Kantayya

Sixty years ago, very few people would have seen the connection between peace and hydrology, but today that connection is clear to the foresighted. If we do not deal with the water problems on a global scale, I believe we will see conflict on a global scale [more...]

Date: 2007-10-12 23:35:02
Blog: Have Fun • Do Good...

High Elevation Gardening Web Log "Blog"

High Elevation Gardening Web Log "Blog" Welcome to the Coconino County Master Gardeners' Blog. News, references, and links for Gardeners and candidates. Our mission is creating a corps of well [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 03:41:25
Blog: High Elevation Gardenin...

THE WORLD OF BEANS

Today I worked on my beans and I did something I haven't done before - I put the name tags for them at head height. Normally I don't label any of my plants, instead choosing to write their location in my garden ... I will have room in the garden to plant some more of them out. Usually the broad beans aren't ready [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 07:39:23
Blog: Hills and Plains Seedsa...

Spiritual Depth takes time!

Spiritual Depth takes time! Recently, I spent a couple of hours with a dear friend. At the end of our time, she asked, “Sally, do you ever feel lonely? I mean lonely for a friend who really has your heart and love and passion for life [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 15:11:32
Blog: I Take Joy...

Baseball, Peanuts and Crackers: The Longest Homer Ever Hit

Reprinted by permission of Ray Abernathy. Ray's website is available at: http://www.rayabernathy.com (http://www.rayabernathy.com) ... building and was pulling my dress up over my head when I ran smack into our youth pastor, Tommy [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 01:18:14
Blog: James Landrith is...Tak...

No Crackers Game Today: Mary Kay and the Final Out

Reprinted by permission of Ray Abernathy. Ray's website is available at: http://www.rayabernathy.com (http://www.rayabernathy.com) ... . After waiting at the back garden gate for a good thirty minutes, I supposed my city grampa ... , but it was no use. He was already gone stiff, and he floated in the water like he was still sitting [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 01:18:14
Blog: James Landrith is...Tak...

Recipe for Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette and Three Salad Variations

vote for the favorite vegetable and favorite herb if you haven't already done it! If you'd like to submit a Doubly Delish recipe ( ... .) 3 medium cucumbers or 2 European cucumbers 1 T salt, for salting cucumbers to remove water (Kosher salt [more...]

Date: 2007-10-11 12:45:58
Blog: Kalyn's Kitchen...

Blog Tour: Eric Luper

Welcome to Stop #5 on Eric Luper's Blog Tour! Eric's debut novel--Big Slick--was just released and let me tell you that it is one fun read ... a crowd to watch people playing cards. It's like asking people to enjoy an art exhibit where [more...]

Date: 2007-10-12 03:24:57
Blog: Big A little a...

Mike Milks a Goat (and other journal excerpts)

On Tuesday Mom brought Mike up to tour the Heifer Ranch. He might be able to get a volunteer gig there, which would include room and board, so they had to see if it was accessible. Mike got to milk a goat. Then Mom took him back to Little Rock and BR went back, too, leaving me to my requested alone time [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 15:18:06
Blog: ...

-------(-)-> Friends of Kilroy <-(-)------- A Special Edition Gonzo "Link Exchange" Carnival

I got to wondering whether you would like to wander with me and visit some of my blogging friends. I'm sure it will be an interesting trip ... is, I think, what it's all about. That may be along the road or on the water. One thing that makes ... from the kitchen sink, atop a lighthouse, in a garden, through a lens or lounging on a beach [more...]

Date: 2007-10-13 19:50:24
Blog: Fear and Loathing - The...

NY Times Dining Section: Fresh Pesto and Glazed Carrots

From the New York Times' Dining Section... The Urban Farmer’s Autumn Ritual: Melissa Clark preserves as much of her urban herb garden ... options, from delivery service to undercounter appliances, for getting fizzy water at home [more...]

Date: 2007-10-11 15:47:47
Blog: Apartment Therapy - The...

Circling the Drain - One More Time Around! On this day, a number of things occurred historically ... , haiku &amp;amp; tanka poet/diarist (Salt Water Ballads) 1869 Joseph Duveen England, art connoisseur (Elgin ... , 51-54, 57-59) 1888 Katherine Mansfield New Zealand writer (Aloe, Garden Party) 1890 Dwight D Eisenhower [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 11:08:19
Blog: Lee's Blog...

Good Tools and Hard Work is What Creates EyeCatching and Functional Gardens

“Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade.” -Rudyard Kipling Sweat and toil along with gentle showers guarantee – pleasant flowers and pleasing ... categories - useful and nice but not necessary!!! Some of the useful traditional tools are, Garden ... Driers’. These equipments keep you busy in maintaining them rather than helping you maintain the gard [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 13:24:45
Blog: Integrated powerful sol...

Day Seven in France

It was a mixed day today, truth be told. Fortunately it tended to get better as the day went on. For one thing, it was good to be leaving the Hotel Rosiere. I had had just about enough of the owner lady's crappy attitude towards us. Tray has already said that he will not be bringing future tour groups there; I suspect that's fine by her [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 04:57:37
Blog: Six Degrees of Blondnes...

THE DEAD CHILD LIES HIDDEN IN THE FLOWERS

The vision of Isabella Neroni which saw concerning America, in days, no one wanted to wake up. Songs would come on, radios then smashed. There was not hope. Hope was cummed out of a crack head's penis. Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the Lord has spoken; Children I have raised and exalted, yet they have rebelled against Me [more...]

Date: 2007-10-13 16:19:09
Blog: THE OUTSIDER...

Done in By a New York Minute -- Again

Shanahanfrustrated The Ottawa Senators had an extra step or two on the Rangers during their 3-1 win at the Garden tonight. Their sticks were quicker too, with both of these qualities in evidence [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 02:58:25
Blog: Blueshirt Bulletin...

October 9th 2007

Bush President Bush denied emphatically once again that there is or was any kind of torture during his administration ... , because the country is losing ambitious young people. I kind of agree, the other day my gardener, Juan ... to not go to the Madison Square Garden until Isiah Thomas apologizes for his remarks against women [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 17:01:13
Blog: Pedro Jokes...

Strawberry Fools

Strawberry Fools 14 October 2007 The season for English strawberries is short and sweet ... , this is a fruit to be treasured. Eaten freshly picked from your garden with lashings of clotted cream [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 13:19:16
Blog: The Pre Hype Trauma Lif...

Grumblings, Grace and Mercies....

I'm not sure if I've shared already that the ladies Bible study I'm in on Thursday mornings is studying A Woman's Heart ~ God's Dwelling Place, ... as they were building the tabernacle in the wilderness. It was through the tabernacle God initiated ... in the Old Testament. Oh how rich and sweet! To see the way, from the very beginning in the garden how [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 06:53:41
Blog: Pilot Mom...

The Green Challenge

The Green Challenge Published Sunday, October 14, 2007 by Polly. I never thought I'd start a post with the phrase "I've just been tagged.. ... . Have I been recycling every plastic yogurt container or just the ones I've rinsed out? Well, I can fudge [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 07:09:16
Blog: Polly Vous Francais?...

On the Broads

I’ve lived in Norfolk most of my life, and in North Norfolk for the last 10 years ... the Broads - every section has its own personality. We deciding against trying to cross Breydon Water [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 10:05:39
Blog: Povich - Jim Whiteside ...

High Tea, India Style

Jehad Nga for The New York Times Tea pickers at the Glenburn estate. By MATT GROSS Published: October 14, 2007 THE Himalayas rose almost out of nowhere. One minute the Maruti Suzuki hatchback was cruising the humid plains of West Bengal, palm trees and clouds obscuring the hills to come; [more...]

Date: 2007-10-13 11:24:13
Blog: Stephane Procaccini ...

'Cesar Says:' Training Lily on Autumn Walks

Even though I've never met him, Cesar Millan is taking over my life. And it's a good thing. Really. We have two dogs. Both are rescue dogs. Zoey, the white mutt with black spots is my dog. We've had her seven years and she is my dog. She has always been a calm and submissive dog in general, and now, [more...]

Date: 2007-10-13 21:33:42
Blog: Ragamuffin Studies...

Leonardo DiCaprio's New York City Rental

RENTER: Leonardo DiCaprio LOCATION: Walker Street, New York, NY PRICE: $35,000 / month SIZE: 3,200 square feet (approx.), 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms DESCRIPTION: Three bedrooms, ech with their own ensuite baths and Poliform closets &amp;amp; Tre-Piu doors, rest on the first floor accented by Wenge wood floors, while the living room, dining area, [more...]

Date: 2007-10-10 13:04:24
Blog: the Real Estalker...

Your Mama Regrets to Inform...

Cynthia Watros Gilliland and we thought that for the same money we could find something more suitable and interesting? ... in interior decor is any indication of whether two people will get along, then Your Mama and Miz Parouse [more...]

Date: 2007-10-11 11:13:13
Blog: the Real Estalker...

Bloom Where You're Planted

Bloom Where You're Planted (A sermon for Pentecost 20, Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7) ... up in the South, I’ve heard too many stories of racially motivated refusals to sell a house ... the yard of the house in the process of being flipped, with its earth movers and seed grass [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 00:41:43
Blog: Set Free...

perfect Autumn day ...

ok, fess up! someone must have prayed for sunshine in my world - because after talking about the gloom in my previous post - today was an absolutely ... and puttered around in the garden, admiring the flowers that are still blooming! in our neck ... to you, blog buds! and an extra blessing to the one who prayed for SONshine! Art gallery? Who needs [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 01:51:58
Blog: Thro' a Glass Darkly...

Chicago: a big prairie town next to water

Dear Marianne, My report on Chicago will paradoxically be about how little I felt one could learn about it unless one stayed there for weeks and ... : it has a Wolf Trap like theatre and extends away from the Art Institute along the lake and river [more...]

Date: 2007-10-13 11:59:39
Blog: Ellen And Jim Have A Bl...

Compact review

Someone asked how the compact was going, today. Variably ... on freecycle. Freecycle rocks. However, I've spent a lot of money on totally new plants from the garden [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 13:25:14
Blog: Silver Lining...

Day 384: Isle of Tranquility

Warning: This is a mermaid post! :) Somewhere in the Sea of Basiat is the little Isle of Tranquility. This little island welcomes visitors with its pretty scenery... (Thank you so much, Alice, for giving me the tip about this wonderful island :D) Beautiful beaches and garden-like setting [more...]

Date: 2007-10-14 08:54:58
Blog: Natalia Zelmanov's Seco...

Tree Tuesday: Guerilla gardening

Every Tuesday, Todd Irvine of Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) ... on the corner. A slow-drip sprinkler hose has been laid to water the plants, which in turn provides much needed ... . If you are interested in learning more about planting flowers and plants in neglected areas of the city [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 04:59:10
Blog: • Spacing Toronto • un...

Sunlight

This morning I got a lot more control-oriented; called Tony about my computer issues and we worked through everything he could think of at a trouble ... and seemingly "silly" forms.  I suggest some lemon balm tea with a chaser glass of water containing a few [more...]

Date: 2007-10-13 14:38:02
Blog: Sparkling Lotus-land...

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Date: 2007-10-14 01:22:37
Blog: The Delhi Walla...

Thursday Thirteen-114th edition-my 4th-Wake Up! (on the right side)

Hello, Today I am posting some ideas about how to put your best foot forward every day ... and let the oxygen fill you up. 4.Drink. Make that two glasses of water upon awakening, the time ... is the number one way of chasing away a bad mood. If you have a sizeable garden you may go running [more...]

Date: 2007-10-11 11:07:28
Blog: The Green Greek...

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