Monthly Archives: March 2009

Thursday meeting

Posted on March 15, 2009 by

We, as in the Barrington site director and I, had heard about Lawsons a few weeks ago, and Thursday was the day to traipse up there to see what he had. I had phoned to confirm that he had June … Continue reading →

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A Fun Week – Monday

Posted on March 14, 2009 by

This was a fun week in many ways, but you can’t beat having a Monday that takes a turn into a fun day. The day started quite normally – mild, Monday-ish but nothing special. My garden helper (Dale) arrived about 9 … Continue reading →

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Today on the Radio

Posted on March 7, 2009 by

Well today is the real test of whether I can hold down two radio shows. The first show, at 10 this morning, is the Master Gardener Hour and my guest is a local landscaper. Unfortunately, she had a few problems, … Continue reading →

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A Flower House

Posted on March 7, 2009 by

Last year at the end of spring, I purchased a little Flower House. It didn’t get much use last year, but stored easily and compactly. This year I have already assembled it, and placed it on a small piece of … Continue reading →

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Seedlings!

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

Last Thursday I sowed some seedlings, and already the lettuce and cabbages have germinated. They started growing leggy in just two days, so with cold nights and very sunny warm days, I sat them on the front porch for a … Continue reading →

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The snow did arrive

Posted on March 2, 2009 by

Well the snow did arrive, and it was damp and wet snow. Overall the temps were not too bad, but the wind was rather wicked. The worst hit seems to be the daffoldils that were holding their heads up all … Continue reading →

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Spring is almost here!

Posted on March 1, 2009 by

Yes indeed, it is officially March and that means Spring!  Outside is looking like spring too with daffodils in bloom everywhere, the trees are slowly putting out blossom and the forecast is …….. SNOW????????   Apparently the rain from yesterday has turned to … Continue reading →

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