Monthly Archives: July 2009

Whack attack

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Mary Ann

Time now to WHACK IT BACK. WHACK IT GOOD! Its good for the plant and good for what ails ya. Gives you something to do when that nasty ennui has engulfed your otherwise chipper gardening spirit. And I am all … Continue reading →

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A gardener’s lament, deal with it and eat it

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Mary Ann

Having whined my way back from vacay, time now to step up to the dinner plate and get my act back together. How can I possibly call myself a gardener and still sit here whining about the ripe Sun Gold … Continue reading →

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Dear Friends and Gardeners: I’m baaaaaaaack!

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Mary Ann

Dear Dee and Carol, This is a good picture, a HAPPY picture, not to be confused with the dismal picture that is the garden at Ranch du Bois, week 21. I essentially left my garden to fend for itself for … Continue reading →

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GBBD July 15, 2009

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Mary Ann

Not to be left out of the big doin’s, here’s my little upload for Bloom Day, July 2009-a small selection of what is blooming in the garden at Ranch du Bois. It is blazing hot and hard to photograph all … Continue reading →

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Guest post from my farmer, Casey

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Mary Ann

Bountiful Week Seven from the Taft/Tamarack CSA *Magic Garlic!!! Yes, this garlic is magic. It makes dreams come true, and has for the past 5 years. The pulling of the garlic bulbs is one of the most aromatic, amazing tasks … Continue reading →

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Dear Friends and Gardeners, Week 19

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Mary Ann

I am good at growing fruit. I am good at growing fruit. I am good at growing fruit. I am not so good at growing vegetables. At least not this year. Its a good thing tomatoes are a fruit. Mine … Continue reading →

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Dear Friends and Gardeners (week 18)

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Mary Ann

Dear Carol and Dee, Once again, I am amazed: WEEK 18??? What the heck? July 5th? Where do the days go? Days, where do the weeks go? Not a great deal to report from Ranch du Bois. Rasberries still producing … Continue reading →

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Need I say it again: Think Local

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Mary Ann

Your poor ears and eyes have been bombarded forever now with the admonishment/encouragement/plea to think, eat and buy local. I know that, so here are a couple of handy little tips and reference points to help you along in your … Continue reading →

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