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Self-harvesting, Self-seeding, Magical Potatoes

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Laura Rittenhouse

Everyone knows about potatoes: You plant them and they sprout lots of dark, green leafy stems. Sometime later, those stems die back and you can leave the potatoes in the ground where they wait patiently for you to harvest them … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Masses of Fauna off Sunflowers

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Laura Rittenhouse

Seriously, those sunflowers really bring in the masses. The gift that keeps on giving. These are some of the uses to which my sunflowers are put in my garden: Seeds: As soon as they’re planted they’re dug up and eaten … Continue reading →

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Tomatoes, Eggplant & Corn

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Laura Rittenhouse

Yesterday I sowed more corn. For whatever reason only 4 of the corn seeds I planted over 2 weeks ago germinated. It was the package from last year and it says it’s good for another year but I guess it … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Attack

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Laura Rittenhouse

Honestly, I hold out very little hope for my sunflower crop. Something, possum or bandicoot, is relentless in its attack. My chicken wire fence is perhaps an inconvenience, but not a deterrent. A couple of days after sowing the seeds … Continue reading →

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Good Fences Make Good Neighbours

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Laura Rittenhouse

We’ve all heard it said that good fences make good neighbours which has a ring of truth (and cleverness) about it. It’s lovely to have nice neighbours but it’s also pretty wonderful to have your own sanctuary. I’m in the enviable … Continue reading →

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The Bandicoot is Still Here

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Laura Rittenhouse

About a year ago, I decided I had a bandicoot in my garden. I did a lot of research at the time and then watched the habits of my backyard visitor (never actually seeing the creature in the flesh) to … Continue reading →

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End of the Peas

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Laura Rittenhouse

Today I cut back the snow peas. Another batch is beginning to shoot along the western fence but between now and when they ripen, we’re pea-less. I left the roots in the ground so the nitrogen captured by them will … Continue reading →

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Seedling Transplanting

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Laura Rittenhouse

Today I transplanted some of the plants I’ve grown from seeds. It wasn’t necessarily the best day according to the lunar calendar, but it just worked out that way. Tomorrow is the full moon and if I’d waited any longer, … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Mulching

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Laura Rittenhouse

I am not a natural mulcher. I think it looks nice when first applied but quickly looks old and ratty and always seemed to me a waste of time and money. Then I started losing a lot of plants, particularly … Continue reading →

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Autumn Planting on a Full Moon

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Laura Rittenhouse

Today is a Full Moon in Scorpio which means fertile planting, especially for root crops. It’s also a good time to take cuttings. Not perfect for flowers (a waxing moon would be better) but you can’t have everything! Rhubarb After noting … Continue reading →

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