Allotment gardening
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I’ve been reading about planting cucumbers and beans together. Yesterday I built a bamboo tower in one of the garden beds, and planted Borlotti beans (cranberry beans) on one side of the tower, and cucumber plants on the other side. Cucumber plants on one of the sides of the bamboo tower. Borlotti beans on the…
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Today I’m grateful for all the spinach I harvested in the garden this morning. I usually enjoy the smallest ones as they are in a salad. I blanch the bigger, more mature leaves. I briefly put them in boiling water with a pinch of salt, I’d say 1-2 minutes, no more. I immediately put them…
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Welcome to the weekend coffee share! Can I get you a cup of coffee? Or perhaps you prefer tea? I have some delicious red rooibos ice tea, it is very refreshing. There’s also rhubarb lemonade, if you’d like a cold drink. I think I’ll stick with some regular hot, strong, black coffee. It’s been a…
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This year my pumpkins have taken their sweet time to sprout, but today I noticed some tiny seedlings. I am most grateful that there will be pumpkins this year. Pumpkins are fun, beautiful, nutritious, abundant in the amount of food they deliver, and on top of that they have great shelf life. What are you…
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Today I feel grateful for the oregano that survived the winter. It is the first time one managed to survive at its regular spot in the garden bed. I did not take it inside over the winter. This oregano slept under a thick layer of mulch and later snow. I planted this oregano from seeds…
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I am thankful that my garlic is healthy and growing like it should. I just used up the last garlic from last year. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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I’m so happy that you are here! Can I get you a coffee? Or perhaps some tea? I’d say that my week is very good. Work was busy and fun Monday-Wednesday. This week I had school Thursday and Friday, and an important presentation that went well. Speaking of school, I am going to have to…
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After work I took a spontaneous bike ride to my garden. It was unplanned and very pleasant. A week ago they increased my allergy meds, and I am starting to feel better, more like myself. It is truly wonderful. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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Welcome to the weekend coffee share! I hope you’ll join me for coffee at my allotment? It isn’t very warm, but I can lend you an extra jacket. Yesterday (Saturday) was actually the first day I spent time at the allotment this week, due to allergies. My allergies have been challenging this year, I’d rather…
