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My favorite outdoor kitchen

Mary Ann — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:13:46 +0000

This is my all time fave outdoor kitchen. We call it the Cabana Kitchen. It is steps away from the Pacific Ocean. Steps. Maybe 25 steps. I have seen the Pacific Ocean wash into this kitchen during one particularly high … Continue reading →

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More rhubarb cocktails

Mary Ann — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:37:17 +0000

For my pal Cindy, in smokin’ hot Katy, Texas: girl, you need this to cool yourself down! I am not even gonna lie about it, this recipe is straight from page 69 of Jamie Oliver’s Jamie at Home: Cook Your … Continue reading →

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Best recipes for garden vegetables

Mary Ann — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:44:40 +0000

I know, I know! How boring is that post title? It is SO NOT me. When I went to Amazon.com in search of the best vegetable garden cookbooks, I could pull up more than 200 and sometimes 600 matches. There’s … Continue reading →

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GBBD July 15, 2009

Mary Ann — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:57:36 +0000

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

Mary Ann — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:43:06 +0000

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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Rhubarbtinis

Mary Ann — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:05:06 +0000

I could write out the recipe and take credit, but that would not be fair to the good folks who shared this nectar of the gods and goddesses with me. So, a little link love for him, and a shout … Continue reading →

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GBBD (May 09) and a collage for you

Mary Ann — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:02:35 +0000

Finally! Here’s my Bloom Day post, for Carol over at May Dreams Gardens. Since everyone was getting fancy w/you tube videos and background music, I put mine in a collage. So there. left to right: top row: wisteria & Boise; … Continue reading →

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Shout out to Idaho Garden Bloggers

Mary Ann — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:42:28 +0000

Hey all! I want to send you over to see what ELSE is going on the wild world of Idaho gardening. Here are some kindred spirits. Stop by and say hey!: Seasonal Wisdom Small Goat Garden

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EARTH DAY HURRAY!

Mary Ann — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:01:51 +0000

In honor of Earth Day, the true Mother’s Day (Mother Nature, silly!), I recommend taking in as many plant sales as possible. Here’s the short list: Friday and Saturday, April 24th & 25th, Annual Plant Sale at the Idaho Botanical … Continue reading →

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Gotta get it now: Durable Plants

Mary Ann — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:57:07 +0000

From Fulcrum publishing This may be the book of the year for Rocky Mountain garden lovers. The Plant Select organization has showcased all 74 of their tried and true outstanding plants in one concise, beautiful volume. This wonderful handbook includes: … Continue reading →

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