Oh, there you are Lil Fella

I planted chives last year and it was a slow, disappointing yield. No flowers! Aren't these things supposed to have flowers? My mom used to make this chive vinegar when I was a kid and it had flowers in it. Well, HERE THEY ARE! Yes, after two years, we have a flower; the new pride and glory of the entire landscape. Its glorious.

Primp and Proper Hardscaping

I've dug many paths and, while its in the spirit of nature and all that good stuff, I've realized, I'm not that natural. I bleach my hair, prance around in 5 inch heels and insist upon wearing makeup in the garden. Some may call this being shallow but I really don't give a crap. So, when I realized that my garden borders were becoming unkempt, I freaked out. I bartered my way into a pile of antique brick (in exchange for a website www.ggld.org), "put on my face", and began laying a path; a proper path with straight lines and structure. With my bare, slightly manicured hands, I'm laying a brick path that will ultimately stretch from my front step to the street (roughly 50 feet). My grandfather, Poppy, has been a brick mason since he was 14 years old so I'm hoping that I inherited some knowledge along the way. We'll see...

Hungry Gnome Garden Scapes

After reading about this service in the Flagpole this morning, I had to investigate. Turns out, its pretty rad. Coming from Roots Farm, Kevin Yates of HungryGnome.org creates edible landscapes in peoples' yards. He says:

Hungry Gnome Gardenscapes is dedicated to empowering people to grow their own food. Growing food connects us to the fundamental processes of life and can fulfill us in ways that little else can. Growing your own food (even if it is just a small amount) has wide ramifications ranging from a personal sense of achievement and the delightful taste of food harvested minutes before eating, to a deep sense of spiritual connection with creation.

I emailed him this morning and he responded in a polite and timely manner. He seems really nice. Props to Kevin Yates with Hungry Gnome Garden Scapes.

Another Reason Why Georgia is Rad!

So, alot of folks give Georgia alot of guff, especially folks around Athens, but, personally, I think they are bonkers. I've been here for freakin ever and, the more I get out, the more I like appreciate it. This weekend, the UGA Horticulture Club had a wicked plant sale! I got there a bit past midday and was nervous that it would be a violent free-for-all like a Tupperware party in the 50's but it wasn't. There was more than enough for all, no need for a-pushin' or a-shovin'. In fact,they were still unloading their bountiful supply when I arrived. It was truly awesome. I got some lovely grasses and tomatoes that I used to trade for two 60 year old lantana (I definately got the sweet end of that stick, thanks neighbors).

Here yee, here yee, I hereby contribute 5 ounces to your 1 million pound goal.

Yes we can! I just signed up for the 1 Million Pound Harvest Drive by FreedomGardens.org. The goal is to tally our harvests every month and, hopefully by the end of 2009, we will have collectively grown 1 Million Pounds of Produce!

The folks from FreedomGardens.org write:
"Last year we launched the successful 100-foot Diet Challenge encouraging individuals and families to eat at least one homegrown meal a week. The overwhelming response led to the creation of Freedom Gardens, an online social networking community of nearly 2,500 gardening enthusiasts who are fed up with foreign oil, frequent food miles and high food prices—and who want to band together with like-minded folks. So, this year, we want to expand the scope and impact of the 100-foot Diet Challenge and think big—really big! Are you ready for the 100-foot Diet Challenge 2.0?

1 MILLION POUND FREEDOM HARVEST CHALLENGE"

I can't wait until the end of April cause I have a freakin crazy ton of greens to tally! Though, five bags of greens probably amounts to about 5 ounces. ahahaha. "Here yee, here yee, I hereby contribute 5 ounces to your 1 million pound goal." I'm totally gonna be contributor of the month.

Walk the Line Tattoo Guys, You are the BOMB!

Hey, thanks Cory and Dustin for digging and mulching in the crappy, windy cold weather. You guys are super rad!

Ahahaha, Holy Crap!

Holy Geez! Remember that garlic that I found in my fridge and dropped in a bowl of water (refer to post from March 29). Well, here it is only 4 days later. Its freakin hysterical. Im not kidding, in less than a week, it has grown to be about 9" in height. Freakishly quick growth. Maybe I shouldnt eat this...

Um Yeah, I think the Drought is Over.

Unbelievable. Its been raining and raining and raining. We very well may be partially amphibious due to our rain exposure as of late. Again, I'm stuck inside. Again, planting seeds. I have a bazillion left over so, if anyone wants some seeds and happens to have an Ark in which to make the commute, bring it on.

Garbage Can: A Treasure Chest of Valuable Loot!

I FOUND THE COOLEST SITE!!! Its called Compost This and it tells you what you can and cannot compost and why. They even have toenails on there! AAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH. I got excited and rummaged through my home to find hidden goods. Here we have taters, greens, carrots, coffee grinds and natural filter, brown bag, and hair. Yes, hair, from my pups. I have bleached blond hair so mine's no good but my dogs go au natural so I'm stealing their strays. So, friends and family, if I pick a hair off your coat, dont thank me as you're doing me a favor as well.