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Rose Scented Geraniums

By Eliot, on April 17th, 2011%

An aromatic but overlooked herb. . . . → Read More: Rose Scented Geraniums

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Old Fashioned Flowers

By Eliot, on April 15th, 2011%

My grandmother always had a potted geranium on her laundry bench. I now applaud her for trying to keep a bit of spring color going all winter long. . . . → Read More: Old Fashioned Flowers

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Composting

By Eliot, on April 12th, 2011%

Give it a whirl—make your own compost. . . . → Read More: Composting

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New Plantings—I want some salad!

By Eliot, on January 9th, 2011%

Getting a jump on spring—planting carrots, radish, lettuces, and spinach in the greenhouse. . . . → Read More: New Plantings—I want some salad!

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My tropical escape…

By Eliot, on January 8th, 2011%

One of my most favorite things when it is cold out is to rush home to the greenhouse. If it is sunny all day, the temperature inside will be at least a balmy 70 degrees. I absolutely love the peacefulness after a rough day. See what I mean?

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Our new pets

By Eliot, on January 7th, 2011%

I was really beginning to worry about our lemon tree. After harvesting four nice lemons, it immediately bloomed again. And, then came out the aphids. It was covered with them (as was our hibiscus, fuchsia, and trumpet flower).

I hated the thought of spraying the entire greenhouse contents with insecticidal soap, so I went a . . . → Read More: Our new pets

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To wrap up: A great farmers’ market, quirky shopping and a cool place to stay

By Eliot, on January 6th, 2011%

As always, our little getaways revolve around eating, quirky shopping, and farmers’ markets. So, to wrap up the blogs about our days in Austin, I must write about Boggy Creek Farms. What a great find (but I would advise that you use your GPS.)

We were lucky enough to be in Austin on a Wednesday . . . → Read More: To wrap up: A great farmers’ market, quirky shopping and a cool place to stay

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First freeze! AAUUGGHH!

By Eliot, on November 9th, 2010%

I think I jinxed it with yesterday’s post. . . . → Read More: First freeze! AAUUGGHH!

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Dinner from the Garden in November

By Eliot, on November 8th, 2010%

Asian Noodle Soup from the garden . . . → Read More: Dinner from the Garden in November

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Horse poop and the giant new garden.

By Eliot, on November 4th, 2010%

Getting the soil ready for next spring. . . . → Read More: Horse poop and the giant new garden.

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