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a. pope
- 35, Female
- Salisbury, NC
- United States
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a rare sight
"Thought it was cool! I collected the shells as a kid. Noisy though....but summer evenings wouldn't be the same without them."
a. pope left a comment for Mary Avlos-Dailey"Yeah, that bug just came out of its shell and I had to take a pic. Thought it was cool since I've found their shells all the time as a kid. Just the first time Ive ever seen one come out like that."
Kara Veihl commented on a. pope's photoa rare sight
"Oh my word. That picture is awesome! My kids LOVES bugs, he is forever finding their "shells". I will definitely show him this pic."
Sassafras commented on a. pope's photoa rare sight
"I haven't heard them but I see their exoskeletons about. Are they noisy or plentiful this year."
Rosa--USDA Z 10/Sunset Z 22 left a comment for a. pope"A reading garden sounds wonderful! The first thing you need is a place for it. I would talk to the principal about finding a spot on campus for this project. I would also approach the classroom teacher to get their support. There are grants and…"
a. pope left a comment for Rosa--USDA Z 10/Sunset Z 22"I have thought about a reading garden at my sons school (elementary) But haven't worked out the kinks of how to sponsor it or propose it to the school board. We live in a rural town with the suburbs of Charlotte NC not far way. And gaining…"
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- Intermediate
- What kind of gardening do you like to do?
- Any
- How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?
- As much as I can...
Hello
I like to plant anything that will grow. Having my hands in the soil is the best stress reliever that I know of. And knowing that I can reap the harvest of my hard is work is the most reward thing ever. It brings me great joy to actually be able to see he benefits of hard work.
I live on approx. an acre with a lots of shade. Its hard to even get grass to grow. But we are trying to make it look great. My husband and I just started this years garden (2009) in the only sunny spot that we have. So Ive created flower beds around the house to utilize as much sun as we can.
I have a 9 year old son that likes being able to walk out in the yard and pick fresh broccoli, blueberries, strawberries, or peas and just eat them without having any pesticides. We also like having fresh herbs to use for cooking. Need an onion, basil, or oregano? We just go get it out of the garden.
I am looking forward to meeting new people and sharing our experiences. Looking for people interested in wild edibles. Would be interested in starting group.
I live on approx. an acre with a lots of shade. Its hard to even get grass to grow. But we are trying to make it look great. My husband and I just started this years garden (2009) in the only sunny spot that we have. So Ive created flower beds around the house to utilize as much sun as we can.
I have a 9 year old son that likes being able to walk out in the yard and pick fresh broccoli, blueberries, strawberries, or peas and just eat them without having any pesticides. We also like having fresh herbs to use for cooking. Need an onion, basil, or oregano? We just go get it out of the garden.
I am looking forward to meeting new people and sharing our experiences. Looking for people interested in wild edibles. Would be interested in starting group.
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- At 8:30pm on July 31, 2009, Rosa--USDA Z 10/Sunset Z 22 said…
- A reading garden sounds wonderful! The first thing you need is a place for it. I would talk to the principal about finding a spot on campus for this project. I would also approach the classroom teacher to get their support. There are grants and other funding sources for school gardens so that actually is the least of your worries.
I started a group here for school gardens. Please come join us if you feel that is a group that would interest you.
Good luck getting this project off the ground!
~Rosa
- At 9:17am on July 23, 2009, Sassafras said…
- Please include the blue berry cobbler recipe. I don't think I will get enough for a cobbler this year, between the chipmunks and my grandchildren, there aren't enough for cereal this year. Thanks.
- At 7:30am on July 14, 2009, Sassafras said…
- I don't know where you are located, but my favorite wild edibles are blue berries and black berries. Black Berries just sprang to life in my beds. I have been eating them both.
- At 7:24am on July 14, 2009, Sassafras said…
- Wow! What tomatos! I think you are beyond intermediate level.
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