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Blossoms, Pollen, and Other Extravagances of Spring
Arlington is in the midst of its full, extravagant spring blossom. With an eighty degree day on Saturday, every tree has burst into leaf. The Bradford pears were shedding petals like snow in today’s breeze and the dogwoods have burst … Continue reading
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Tagged columbine, cutting celery, Iris, Plot Against Hunger, spring sprouts, tree pollen, tulips
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Jerusalem Artichokes: Worth Some Attention
Last weekend, while putting the garden to bed, I pulled quite a few Jerusalem artichokes. These things, which are a variety of sunflower, have edible roots—tubers—that can be cooked. If you’re like my mother, you’ll even eat them raw, like … Continue reading
Summer and Fall Mix in the Garden
After a week away, I went to the garden expecting that I would be able to harvest a few things. I was not disappointed. There is a really lovely mix of summer crops nearing the end of production and fall … Continue reading
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Tagged chard, cutting celery, eggplant, end of summer garden, extended season, Fall gardening, leeks, peppers
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Autumn Equinox, Fall Sprouts
Since the 22ndof September was the autumnal equinox, today it can be said to be fall. It was a glorious day, the sort that the Washington area gets throughout October: clear skies, low seventies and low humidity. I went by … Continue reading
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Tagged basil, bok choi, broccoli, Cornell Club of Washington, cutting celery, eggplant, parsley, peppers, Plot Against Hunger
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