Tag Archives: gardening

Today’s Harvest.

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Julia Barrett

Still have a half-bushel of apples in the garage - the last of ‘em. Gotta make more apple butter today!

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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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