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August Garden Report

Welcome garden fans to the August Garden Report.  I’m your host, Argyle Schield, and I’ll be showing you three of our finest local gardens.  Thanks for tuning in.  Let’s get right down to it and check on the first garden, … Continue reading

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Buckets o’ Bounty Revisited

I picked my third bucket of tomatoes the other night.  I really can’t tell you just how pleased I am about it.  My first two years gardening at Smith, the tomatoes were only o.k., one year even anemic, six plants … Continue reading

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Buckets o’ Bounty*

The entire gardening venture is satisfying and fun for the most part.  Yes, there are disappointments and frustrations such as critters that munch plants.  I believe I shared a half dozen ears of corn over the last couple of weeks … Continue reading

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Green Explosion

Mid-July, 2011 Smith gives me joy right now.  Plants explode from its surface for many reasons.  We’ve had a few good soaking rains over the last days, always excellent.  One good rain is better than two or three manual waterings.  … Continue reading

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A Refreshing Cool Drink from the Garden Hose (A Toast to Smith)

I’m a Happy Gardener right now. This spring, I have not been able to visit Smith as much as I’d like.  I often don’t get home from work until 6:30 and by then it’s too late, or I’m too bushed from … Continue reading

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Horti non sufficit

Thursday evening, May 12 – With house guests and rain forecast this weekend, I needed to garden while I could.  I planted ten pepper plants at Smith.  If all fifteen or so bear well, we will be swimming in peppers, … Continue reading

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