Saturday, November 28, 2009

Christmas WreathWorkshop Info


If you are registered for one of the WreathWorkshops
here at TheShed, here are the details:
  • bring gloves, my gloves are fleece with the fingers cut out
  • dress in layers and wear old clothes, we are going to be in a shed
  • comfy shoes
  • you are welcome to gather some greens and berries from your yard, place in bucket of water and bring with you
  • everything you need to make your wreath will be here
  • healthy snack, coffee and water provided
  • 10am to 12 noon wreathmaking marathon!
  • email me for directions
I am excited for you!
Blessings from the Garden!
ML

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Give Thanks...

I leave for the farm tomorrow where I won't be tempted by electronics...
there are none! No wi-fi, no phone, no nothing!
We will enjoy Thanksgiving with our family and friends.

What am I thankful for? There are too many blessings to post!
We are blessed to be here enjoying each day! The people, places and
circumstances are part of the Garden created by God. I am thankful
to be a part of all of it.

The New Year will bring New Blessings.

Life is a Garden, Dig It!

see you.
ML

Monday, November 23, 2009

Garlic Zone 7/8


Today is the day for planting garlic. This is
a "Thrill Seekers" pack from Easy to Grow Bulbs.
www.easytogrowbulbs.com


Suprisingly, I learned that 75% of the garlic
we buy in the US is grown in ...you guessed...
CHINA, along with everything else they send over.

It's too easy to grow in your backyard to pass this up.
Keep in mind, they haven't been too safety conscious
in China!



The proof is in the pictures!
  • separate the large garlic cloves from the large bulb
  • plant only the larger cloves 2" deep where they will get plenty of sun
  • pointy part of clove upward
  • cover, water, then blanket with leaves or mulch
  • use the smaller cloves for cooking
  • wait!

Good luck with your garlic. At the very least, if you are
not growing your own, make sure your garlic is from
California!

Blessings from the Garden!
ML

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

GoingTeal for TDay.

Most will think I am ridiculous, but I have been made more aware of
the need to become Green or at least a variation of Green.

Teal maybe?

As I plan our Thanksgiving meal for next week and all that goes with it,
plates, napkins, utensils, water(country water is nasty!) and food,
I realize how wasteful this day could turn out to be.

Don't forget, there are probably 50 people coming over for a cozy
Thanksgiving celebration! 50 plates, 50 napkins, 50 plastic forks,
50 water bottles!

Here is my contribution to going Teal Green for TDay:

  • Water pitchers
  • Biodegradable utensils(have tried bamboo, will look for those) & paper products
  • Remember the compost pile!
  • Use aluminum foil instead of plastic wrap
  • Send leftovers home in guest's containers(everyone is bringing a dish!)
This may be the best I can do. Would invite suggestions without having me go
overboard as I am still "green"...

Blessings from the Green Garden!
ML

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Herbs for the Holidays


Herbs are a necessity for decorating, cooking and gift giving.
Here are some ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Gifts...
Create an Italian Herb Pot for that hard to buy for person on your list.
This heavy pot is filled with 3 large Swiss Chard plants,
thyme, and violas. You could add: parsley, rosemary, chives,
oregano, and nasturtiums...

Decorating...
Cut bunches of Rosemary, fill vases in your kitchen window,
it will root! Mix Rosemary with other herbs and add to your
floral designs for Thanksgiving/Christmas.

Herb Wreath
Incorporate herbs into a small kitchen wreath like this one.

Camellia, magnolia, holly berries, choke berries make the base
of this wreath. Rosemary and bay are the dominant herbs here, but
you could add Artemesia(wormwood), lavender, thyme, oregano,
just about any herb in your garden will do!

Cooking...

Take advantage of whatever you have growing.

Use rosemary, oregano, sage, thyme, parsley, and chives for stuffing
under the skin of your bird/chicken. The kitchen aroma is divine.

Herb Biscuits
Buy a frozen package of biscuit dough, let thaw(be careful, it grows!)
pull small pieces out to roll in olive oil, chopped herbs and parmesean
cheese. Bake at 400 for about 15 minutes...

Blessings from the Garden
ML

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

November To-Do's


Aside from raking up leaves, blowing twice a day, and
being pelleted by acorns, we do have some work to do!

  • plant pansies, snapdragons, sweet allysum, use pansy mate (or miracle gro organic) for fertilizing
  • time for tree and shrub planting, too
  • divide daylillies, monkeygrass(liriope), blackeyed Susans, hostas to fill in or share with someone
  • buy seeds to plant now! hollyhock, larkspur, California poppy for envious bloom in spring
  • buy and plant spring flowering bulbs! daffodils, crocus, hyacinths, tulips
  • plant amaryllis and narcissus bulbs to force inside- great gifts...
  • last chance to cut that basil, put inside in vase until ready to make pesto
  • sign up for WreathWorkshop!
  • Wake me up, I can't believe there are only 2 weeks to T-Day!
Blessings from the Garden.
ML

Friday, November 6, 2009

Power Potting!


Great day! I had the best team of ladies
potting huge amaryllis bulbs which will
benefit the Patrick Chance Fund for Neuroblastoma
Research.

We were like bees humming in
my backyard shed cranking it out...
from the pebbles in the bottom of
the container, then some soil, topped off by a
colossal amaryllis bulb.

My garden buddy, Kris, has sold over 600 bulbs
this year in the quest to find a cure for this form of
childhood cancer.

Packaged bulbs line the walkway to shed!
Blessings from the Garden.
ML
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