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Today I hauled rocks, rocks, and more rocks. And I’m still not done. Moving rocks from one side of the yard to the other isn’t exactly fun, but at least I’m getting my exercise in. Which is probably a good thing because the Tacoma City Marathon I signed up for is in exactly 90 days. Do Read More >>
I checked the fire department’s website this morning and the fire ban had been lifted. You know what this means right? I can finally get started on burning all those stumps that are sitting in the way of my new vegetable garden. I didn’t want to light the whole backyard on fire all at once, Read More >>
I went to my favorite crack house today. The Home Depot. They had just received a giant shipment of cyclamen plants and I was able to pick from the cream of the crop. Sweet diggety! This hot pink one caught my eye and before I knew it I was rushing home to plant it. I don’t know Read More >>
I spent most of yesterday afternoon in the garden. Moving rocks from one side of the garden to the other and beefing up my rock borders. I’m still not finished yet, but it’s totally more fun then suiting up and going to a gym that’s for sure. The idea is to have this project done by Read More >>
This past week I made a batch of newspaper seedling pots, started some kale, moved 2 of the raised garden beds to improve the garden layout, and harvested a few potatoes. I also made a dent in the rock border I am trying to move, and I’m hoping to have all the rocks moved before the end of Read More >>
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