Monthly Archives: April 2011

Giant Pumpkins, Coming in 120 or so days

Posted on April 24, 2011 by leo

We hope. So here’s what happened. I was at Lowes with my oldest son last weekend. He was there to help me load some bags of composted manure. An excellent task for a 16 year old? Of course. Anyway, as … Continue reading →

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“The Curious Garden” by Peter Brown

Posted on April 20, 2011 by leo

This book has my seven and eight year old sons’ attention! There is a flow to the book that is engaging for them. It is low on words but heavy on actual and mental imagery. The concept that this boy, … Continue reading →

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Lemme’ Show You Somethin’ Kid

Posted on April 12, 2011 by leo

I’m guilty.  Guilty of what?  Say I’m on a hike.  I was on a hike today so that’s a good example.  Flashback to the hike: I have a couple of hours to kill before a meeting in Bedford, PA with … Continue reading →

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American Style Garden; Native, that is

Posted on April 11, 2011 by leo

Cold frame: Done! Sod removal: mostly done. Strawberry mound: Done! Three sisters Native American style plantings: in progress. Ok, first here is a picture shot looking west across our side yard with the garden: Notice the cold frame just past … Continue reading →

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A rock wall; an escape

Posted on April 2, 2011 by leo

Sometimes I’m working in the kitchen and I’ve thought about a programming, business, search engine problem too long and I just need to blow off a little steam.  Recently I’ve had the perfect outlet — digging in the dirt.  I, … Continue reading →

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