This is a journal, of sorts, of an organic garden in SW Michigan. It is also an opportunity for its writer to vent about much that ails her.
"Ut sementem feceris, ita metes." --Cicero
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Dirty work
Fall lettuce
I have the day off today, and am spending it in the garden. In the mud, rather...this was the only day rain wasn't scheduled. September is normally the wettest month, but just this month alone we have had over 4" of rain. 'Tis a dirty job....
A city girl who realized upon the birth of her daughter that life is entirely too short to spend on 1/12th of an acre, she now digs up her weeds (usually with a pick) on 5.
Eat locally and sustainably Eat seasonally Shop at farmers' markets Plant a garden Conserve, compost and recycle Cook simply Cook together Eat together Remember food is precious
from The Art of Simple Food, New York: Clarkson Potter, 2007
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This weedpuller can be reached at fastweedpuller at gmail dot com.
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