Tag Archives: Gardening

How Hardy Is Lettuce – 2011 Trials

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Dave

Last year I tested several different varieties of lettuce, plus a few other greens, to try and determine just how much cold weather they can take. I grew the lettuce and greens in my cold frames, which were covered with … Continue reading →

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Growing Asian Vegetables: Tatsoi

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Dave

This is the first installment in a series about my experiences growing Asian vegetables. My first encounter with tatsoi came at a Kauai farmer’s market in 2008, when my wife and I were in Hawaii on our honeymoon. We were … Continue reading →

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Cold Frames

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Dave

I made another cold frame yesterday, using the same design I’ve used for the last several ones I’ve made. They are 4 feet by 4 feet square, about 8 inches tall in front and tapering to 12-1/2 inches in back. … Continue reading →

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Gardening Book Review: Oriental Vegetables

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Dave

Oriental Vegetables: The Complete Guide for the Gardening Cook By Joy Larkcom 232 pages I bought this book last year when I was looking to expand my knowledge about growing and cooking with Oriental vegetables. I have found that there … Continue reading →

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Handy Online Resources for Gardeners

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Dave

I don’t know about you, but when I find a neat online resource, I like to share it with others. And no, I’m not talking about a youtube video of a piano-playing cat – cute though it may be! No, … Continue reading →

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Last But Not Least

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Dave

The calendar on the wall says that another year is coming to an end. I’m not really big on resolutions, and today finds me no more introspective than usual. I went for a nice walk this morning, enjoying the balmy … Continue reading →

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How Hardy Is Lettuce?

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Dave

Lettuce is generally regarded as being a hardy annual vegetable. But how hardy is it really? This year I have been experimenting to try and find the answer to that question. And a colder than usual November and December has … Continue reading →

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