Category Archives: Gardening
Pop Culture Pop-Up – King of Kong
Have you seen The King of Kong? It’s a brilliant (and hilarious) documentary about one of the greatest rivalries in the world: the heated competition between Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe to be the greatest Donkey Kong player in history. … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Earthworms
Rocks, clumps of stubborn grass, broken glass, and an endless supply of gooey earthworms were in the patch of fertile ground we’re calling Edgewater Farm’s “vineyard.” 75 vines arrive in early May and, oh, the prep work. Scott was excited … Continue reading
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Happy Easter!
EASTER BUNNY HOPS BY EDGEWATER FARM. Today, we were working on the farm (spreading 21 bags of mulch, readying the vineyard for the arrival of 75 grape vines, and tilling the vegetable garden), when what hops down the driveway… but … Continue reading
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Spring Cleaning – Naturally
5 THINGS IN YOUR HOUSE you should be cleaning with*: 1) Lemons (a natural anti-bacterial/disinfectant, great to clean chopping blocks, also lemon juice during laundry rinse cycle brightens whites) 2) Vinegar (bathroom cleaner, including grout -let set, then use toothbrush) … Continue reading
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Christmas History
DID YOU KNOW? That before the Griswold’s, America began tripping the #Christmas electric light fantastic rather simply on December 22, 1882, in the apartment of Edward H. Johnson, an inventor and the business partner of Thomas Edison. In a spirited … Continue reading
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Christmas 101 – Gift Giving
#Christmas ideas. We all want to find the joy in the holidays, but let’s face it, we don’t have a lot of time. An easy, yet thoughtful gift, is a potted bulb. I love potting amaryllis bulbs in a fun … Continue reading
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Christmas 101
#CHRISTMAS IDEAS Okay, it’s time to haul out the holly and I’m going to try to do so this year without diving into my savings account. Start a tradition and go out with family or friends for a drive to … Continue reading
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Breaking news! Summer ends.
MY SUMMER POSTCARD: SUMMER ’09. The summer Jon & Kate divorced, Michael died, and Obama cared. My summer started in Milan, Italy at an opening party for La Scala Opera House. (I would show you the pictures, but after one … Continue reading
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American eats
Not to be outdone by the First Lady, I planted a kitchen garden at Edgewater Farm this year. At left, some of the bounty I just picked this week. (I hope the great Roscoe Betsill will be proud of my … Continue reading
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