Red Cedar
More apocalypse, less angst
Month: March 2012
Why photograph the garden?
Right after a whole post on not giving advice…… here I am in the very next breath doing just that. But it’s garden advice, not personal – aimed at no one except those who wish to improve upon their gardening practice. I don’t know… Continue Reading “Why photograph the garden?”
Unasked for advice….
I have a sinus headache pretty much every morning these days – a sinusitis that has last for almost a year now. I’m irritated by it, but a single extra-strength Advil is all it takes to keep it at bay. Unfortunately, this headache makes… Continue Reading “Unasked for advice….”
BookShed: Landscaping with Fruits and Vegetables
Landscaping with Fruits and Vegetables Fred Hagy & Clare McCanna First published 1990, reprinted 2011 Although I have only owned this book since last gardening season – it is showing some serious signs of wear and tear as I find myself referencing it constantly… Continue Reading “BookShed: Landscaping with Fruits and Vegetables”
A recipe for container soil (lemons and limes, oh my)
I recently purchased a Meyer Lemon and a Bearss Lime from a very special person on Vancouver Island – Bob Duncan. You can see Bob in the video above, where he discusses growing lemon trees in Canada – outdoors even! While I have seen… Continue Reading “A recipe for container soil (lemons and limes, oh my)”
Oh! The childish poor!
I have to say, I’m really disappointed that The Tin Flute by Gabrielle Roy is the only Canadian work chosen in my program – not only is it a questionable choice in terms of its parochial approach to the struggle of people to live… Continue Reading “Oh! The childish poor!”
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