FYI

My computer is dying–shuts itself down and it’s hard to get it restarted. I don’t know if it’s something that can be fixed or not so, if you guys don’t see me around for a while, you know why.
Update:
It seems to be doing better tonight. I tried a bunch of different things so [...]

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For Cindy and Anita

First for Cindy, how I do my cups: The pics are of 5 oz cups. I cut 3 diamond-shaped holes in the bottoms/sides of each one. For bigger cups, I cut 4 or so. Notice the holes cover both the bottom and side. It makes it easier for the roots [...]

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March 20, 2006

If it ever stops raining…
Steve might be able to work on the house. I might be able to get some outside gardening done. The kids might be able to run off some energy. The dogs might quit smelling like…wet dogs.
In the meantime, I’m puttering around the greenhouse.

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March 15, 2006

Just finished seeding for the night.
Tomatoes:
Black Krim
Uncle Steve’s Italian Plum
Ponderosa
Brandywine
Boxcar Willie
Stupice
Aunt Ruby’s German Green
Hawaiian Pineapple
Herbs:
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Resina calendula
Fenugreek
Safflower
Ashwagandha
Borage
Arnica Chamissonis
Spilanthes
German Chamomile
White Horehound
Feverfew
White Yarrow
Mullein (yeah, I know, but someone sent me the seeds as extras and they were sitting there staring at me)
Greek Oregano
Sweet Basil
Genovese Basil
Mrs. Burns’ Lemon Basil
Napoletana Basil
Violet Aromatic Basil
Dark Opal Basil
That takes care of all [...]

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March 14, 006

Started seeds tonight (this morning) for the following tomatoes:
Hillbilly
Big Zac (hybrid)
Prue
Faribo Golden Heart
Rinaldo
Aunt Ginney’s Purple
Beefsteak
Neves Azorean Red
Wisconsin 55
Paquebot Roma
Coustralee
Hugh’s Yellow
Carbon
Tomcat (hybrid)
Azoychka
Tomande (hybrid)
Earl’s Faux
Oxacan Pink
Jubilee
Silvery Fir Tree
Gilbertie Paste
Mexico
Cherokee Green
Green Zebra
Cherokee Purple

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