Tag Archives: gardening

Freaky Friday… hmmmm.

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Julia Barrett

Anything goes?  That’s what the schedule says.  I have to do what the schedule says.  The schedule is the boss of me. Well, crap.  I’ve got nuthin’. Oh, I do have potatoes.  My potato plants are planning to take over … Continue reading →

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Gardening, California-Style.

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Julia Barrett

This past weekend was gorgeous.  We took the opportunity to get the vegetable garden prepped and managed some early planting – peas, Japanese greens, broccoli rabe, shallots, potatoes and herbs. As soon as I can find some onion and garlic … Continue reading →

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Killin’ Time…

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Julia Barrett

It’s hard to concentrate when I’m waiting for a phone call regarding my dad’s surgery date but I have managed to complete a few projects. I made several big batches of tomato sauce and canned it. I canned my spicy … Continue reading →

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The difference between men and women.

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Julia Barrett

First the visual evidence: As you know, I can’t go outdoors in the daylight… yet.  Stupid yellow jackets.  And in any case I’m ill because my husband generously shared his virus with me. Yesterday he did me a huge favor- … Continue reading →

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Cooking and Eating.

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Took me a while to come up with a title. I’ve been harvesting from my garden – radishes, a few turnips, lots of greens and now zucchini, ball squash, summer squash and Japanese eggplants.  In fact I can barely keep … Continue reading →

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