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By joenesgarden, 1 year and 10 months ago

Simply said, Delightful.

white crocus 4 Being somewhat superstitious - for instance never, I mean never say the Red Sox have a game tied up until they make the very last out – I've hesitated to mention the weather that has blessed Connecticut gardeners and other Nutmeggers this week.  I think any possible jinx from me is passed though, the latest weather forecast is calling for cooler temperatures, rain, and wind early next week.  So … how to describe the last few days?  Wonderfully warm during the day yet chilly at night, soothing sunshine, refreshing spring air, in a word  «Delightful.»

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By joenesgarden, 2 years and 1 month ago

Lost in luscious narratives

Ooohhh … there's purple beans and white cucumbers; blushed red lettuce and 'diminutive, spoon-shaped' greens; bi-color sweet corn with 'soft-crisp texture and ambrosial flavor' and don't forget those 'perfectly round' pumpkins with 'fine-grained flesh and superb flavor.'  Nix the sugar plums – they're yesterday's dreams – I have visions of freshly picked salads dancing in my head.

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By joenesgarden, 2 years and 6 months ago

Edgy lettuce

lettuce edging new_edited I had extra lettuce seedlings to plant this spring so I opted to use them to edge one of my perennial beds.  The photo at the left shows how these Buttercrunch (Pinetree Garden Seeds) seedlings looked when first transplanted into the ground in early May.  Since we have had a wet, cool growing season, this loose-head lettuce still looks good now – photos below - in early July.  As an advocate for growing edibles within perennial beds, I'm very pleased with the look.

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  • Misjudged collaboration causes an NWF GOOPs:
    • joenesgarden: Jean, I'm glad I could bring you updated news regarding NWF's GOOPs. I agree that the NWF has some credibility rebuilding to accomplish.
    • Jean: Joene, I had seen all the posts about the Scott's-NWF "partnership" but had missed the turnaround news; thanks for bringing me up to date. In these times when ordinary people often feel powerless, it's good to know that popular outrage made a real difference. (I think it's going to take more, though, for NWF to...
    • joenesgarden: Debbie, NWF's GOOPs certainly seemed to be an eye opener for many NWF collaborators. Only time will tell whether NWF's reputation is sullied.
    • Debbie/GardenofPossibilities: Joene, What a good example of a major GOOPs. As Laurrie noted, it's unbelievable that NWF never mentioned the groundswell of outrage as a factor in the decision to end the partnership. I guess regadless of how/why it happened, most people are pleased it's over. BTW, thanks for the shout-out.
    • joenesgarden: Laurrie, The NWF's GOOPs may direct more followers to local wildlife-protecting and environmental organizations. This would be a good thing.
    • Laurrie: Talk about a gardening oops, this was a monster one. Absolute debacle. It's interesting that when they rescinded the partnership they blamed it on the lawsuits and gave no credit to the groundswell of public outrage. Never mentioned that at all. Unbelievable. My OOPS is on my blog today and...
  • Connecticut’s new planting zones:
    • joenesgarden: Jean, I think all seasoned gardeners understand zone map recommendations are no substitute for knowing your property, as your experience with temperature extremes in your Maine garden illustrates. I'm honored you named me as one of your Versatile Bloggers. I would participate if not for the sharing rules ... thanks anyway. I hope...
    • Jean: Joene, I was just looking at the new hardiness zones for Maine, and it brought home your point about knowing your own garden conditions. On the new map, my town has been moved from the boundary of zones 4b and 5a firmly into 5b. But the low temperature for zone 5b is -15F, and I...

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