Monthly Archives: August 2010

Gardener’s Tour of the State Fair

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Mary Schier

I’ll be making my annual trek to the Minnesota State Fair to volunteer at the Minnesota State Horticultural Society booth next week, but I’m already figuring out a plan for visiting the fair. The state fair offers many temptations for … Continue reading →

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Pickin’ and Grinnin’

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Mary Schier

Raspberries may not be what bluegrass singers are thinking about while they play, but with raspberry season in full swing, it’s what I do. Pick, pick, pick, and grin! I’ve already had to reinforce the supports for my raspberries once … Continue reading →

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2.5 inches

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Mary Schier

That’s how much water was in my rain gauge this morning after a loud and dramatic thunderstorm around 3 a.m. in Northfield. I slept through the storm, but could tell something was up this morning when all my outdoor containers … Continue reading →

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Bruschetta Variations

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Mary Schier

With the tomatoes starting to come in, I made bruschetta and eggs for dinner last night. Bruschetta is toasted Italian bread with a topping, often including tomatoes and olive oil, that is typically served as an appetizer.  Last year, I … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Abundance

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Mary Schier

This sign — spotted while riding my bike around town — made me laugh. Faced with an abundant harvest, who hasn’t wanted to give it all away? Cucumbers are the crop du jour, and I know I’m not the only … Continue reading →

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The Bees are Back

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Mary Schier

I built this simple bee house in the summer of 2008, and it has consistently attracted insects – despite an attack from a woodpecker last summer. Well, the bees are back. About two weeks ago, I noticed that some of … Continue reading →

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Easy Come, Easy Go

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Mary Schier

In an effort to clean out and edit some of the overgrown elements of my front garden, I cut back and moved a pot of  ‘Spitfire’ nasturtiums that I have been growing as part of the SeedGROW project. By the … Continue reading →

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