http://trueepicure.com Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:39:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is what I'm planning to start now in 7A: Indoors: Artichoke Basil Broccoli (my plants from the fall still seem to be alive!!?) Cucumber Eggplant Onion Peppers Transplant: Leeks (I wonder if the ones from last fall are still alive?) Direct Sow: Arugula Carrots http://trueepicure.com/2010/03/07/planning-for-spring-planting/ I spent a good part of my day today at the U.S. Botanic Garden's Production Facility. It's a once-a-year opportunity that I am so glad to have found out about. Thanks to the suggestion from a new member of our garden club. There were lots of beautiful things to ... http://trueepicure.com/2010/03/06/usbg-production-facility/ It's a beautiful sunny day in the suburbs of Northern Virginia. The dirty snow pile across the street is mocking me, but I'm trying to take it all in stride. I'm glad that it hasn't gotten really warm recently. Don't get me wrong, I don't like cold weather, ... http://trueepicure.com/2010/02/28/sunny-day/ I've started to put together a list of gardening books for children. Here is my list so far. Some of these may be harder to find, but as of this posting date, they are available through Amazon. If you have suggestions for or comments about this collection, ... http://trueepicure.com/2010/02/23/gardening-books-for-kids/ ...and in with the new. Remember this? Well, here are the fruits of my labor. http://trueepicure.com/2010/02/05/out-with-the-old/ http://trueepicure.com/2010/02/04/rosehips-in-dc/ It snowed like mad on Saturday, but I'd been waiting all year for the seed exchange, and I was determined to go. I was rewarded well for my determination - great talks by local experts, and LOTS of seeds. Here's my list of booty: Wildflowers + Artichoke 'Imperial Star' Carrot 'Short n' ... http://trueepicure.com/2010/02/01/the-washington-gardner-seed-exchange/ It doesn't look like it, but this is some serious green thumb-ing going on here! E is making me a cold frame for my birthday! I'm helping by holding lumber while it is being cut, and then priming and painting the cut wood before E puts the frame together. This ... http://trueepicure.com/2010/01/31/green-thumb-sunday-making-use-of-cold-weather/ Welcome to 2010. My goals (notice, they are NOT resolutions) for this year are to: Get Organized (The house and our finances); Get a garden started at our school; and Have an amazing garden (with proper drainage). Why? Because I hate disorganization. I've battled clutter all my life and I'm tired ... http://trueepicure.com/2010/01/01/the-new-year-2010/ Under two feet of snow Flower bed on the right, lawn on the left. Right now, just snow. :| Gardeners, Plant and Nature lovers can join in every Sunday, visit As the Garden Grows for more information. http://trueepicure.com/2009/12/20/green-thumb-sunday-snomg/