After an exhaustive search of my own backyard for blackberries, my take consisted of a small handful of berries from some low-growing vines that I discovered had wended their way among the blueberry bushes. These I ate before I even made it into the house. My friend took pity on me. She invited me over to … Continue reading Blackberries!
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Sad day for tomatoes
Well, I have some distressing news today: they have come. The dreaded tomato horned worm has invaded my tomato garden. In all of the years that I've been growing tomatoes, this is a (terrible) first. I guess it's true: if you plant it, they will come. It's especially depressing because (for once!) this has such … Continue reading Sad day for tomatoes
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Children’s theater
Consider taking a break from the movies this weekend. There are shows this summer at the Ogunquit Playhouse for kids of all ages. If you have some free time this weekend, head over to the Playhouse to see this week's show: Jack and the Beanstalk. The show times are Saturday August 7th at 10AM and … Continue reading Children’s theater
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Midsummer garden update
Well, so far, so good. After the scary appearance of blossom end rot on two of the heirloom plum tomatoes (Juliets, I think, but since my husband buried its name tag during planting, it's anybody's guess, really) that led to me wildly flinging them into the woods, no more have reared its ugly (and I … Continue reading Midsummer garden update
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Garden Update
Things are really doing well this year. I've been picking zucchini, yellow squash, string beans, and sugar snap peas for a while now. I thought I'd picked the last strawberry last week, but then the funky pink-flowered strawberry plant that I found at the Portland Farmer's Market a few months ago produced a couple more! … Continue reading Garden Update
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Garden update
The garden is looking so great so far this year (excuse me while I knock on wood). Again, I congratulate my self on holding back a few blueberries and strawberries long enough to take a picture before devouring them all! blueberries and strawberries from the garden early june In addition to these, the blackberries and raspberries … Continue reading Garden update
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They’re ba-ack!
I'm referring to those annoying Japanese beetles, that every year show up to wreak havoc in my garden. Last year it was the cherry tree and the highbush blueberries that they were targeting. This year, it's the apple and the crabapple trees that they are busily destroying. (Can you say "murderous rage"?). Estabrooks sent me … Continue reading They’re ba-ack!
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Paul Parent in Kennebunk
This Sunday morning was there was a nice treat for gardeners. Paul Parent, of Paul Parent Garden Club fame, was broadcasting his show live on 5/23/10 from Estabrooks on Route One in Kennebunk. Check out his radio show on Sunday mornings from 6:00AM-10:00AM for great gardening tips. He even takes phone calls from listeners! If … Continue reading Paul Parent in Kennebunk
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10 tips for a working mother’s garden
10 things you will need to have a vegetable garden if you are a working mother: something to grow things in. now, it may be a patch of ground, a raised bed (if your lucky, your significant other will build it for you; i'm lucky), or even a half whiskey barrel or window box if … Continue reading 10 tips for a working mother’s garden
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are you gardeners out there getting excited thinking about your vegetable gardens for this year? the rain last year left my tomatoes (and me) in misery; there was so much mold that when i finally did get a tomato or two that were edible, i had no appetite for it...and i love tomatoes. fortunately, this is … Continue reading gardening
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