Archive for September, 2007

Stringing Up Tomatoes: A Review of the Technique

Monday, September 24th, 2007 Filed Under: In the Garden | 15 Comments »

This year I grew about half of my tomatoes up strings and now that the season is just about over, I have had several people ask me how the system ... Read more..

Here’s one for the STUPID file: Woman arrested for letting her lawn get brown

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 Filed Under: Getting Political | 19 Comments »

Ok, in case you have not read the story (which is all over the news), take a minute to read it. Go on... I'll wait. Oh, good. You are back. Okay, ... Read more..

Hungarian Heart: Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2007

Sunday, September 16th, 2007 Filed Under: Tomato Tastings | 1 Comment »

Part of Hanna's Tomato Tastings 2007 I bought this seed because I had just never grown an oxheart tomato. These big beefy tomatoes get lots of rave reviews and I thought ... Read more..

And thus Another Gardening Season Comes To An End

Saturday, September 15th, 2007 Filed Under: In the Garden | 11 Comments »

Whew... The past two weeks have been just amazingly overwhelming. Children off to school, crazy schedules, weddings, anniversaries, cars breaking down and of course Cleveland weather threatening to destroy the ... Read more..

Homesweet: Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2007

Sunday, September 9th, 2007 Filed Under: Tomato Tastings | 3 Comments »

Part of Hanna's Tomato Tastings 2007 This was another freebie tomato so I have no comments as to why I bought this. Just ended up here by dumb luck. To ... Read more..

Wedding Tree Favors

Saturday, September 8th, 2007 Filed Under: My Life | 3 Comments »

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd wedding for my long-time and dear friend Walaya Arayawongkul.  Believe it or not, she has married the same guy (Michael Kretzmer) ... Read more..

And now, playing the part of the grass: The Lion King Musical and Plant Actors

Thursday, September 6th, 2007 Filed Under: Musing | 3 Comments »

Last night, I took my kids to see The Lion King at Playhouse Square. Fun was had by all and I managed to sneak a little culture into the entertainment ... Read more..

Older Than Dirt (almost): The Old Farmer’s Almanac

Monday, September 3rd, 2007 Filed Under: Book and Product Reviews | 5 Comments »

I am finding that being a blogger has certain advantages. These advantages are mainly concerned with getting free stuff. Free books, free garden things and this week, it is a ... Read more..

Ananas Noir: Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2007

Sunday, September 2nd, 2007 Filed Under: Tomato Tastings | 6 Comments »

Part of Hanna's Tomato Tastings 2007 I don't recall how this tomato ended up in my cart when I was shopping for seeds. It may very well have been an accident. ... Read more..