Category Archives: Greenhouse

The One-Pan Phenomenon

Posted on November 11, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

A couple Sundays ago, Steve and I went to Barnes & Noble. We do this every once in a while to check out the progress, or demise, of the book industry. It’s kind of like checking in on American trends. … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse Effect

Posted on October 27, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

This year I feel like a different gardener than in years past. It isn’t about cancer– all that did was lose me a year of gardening. But I’m more confident about all the crops, more in tune with what is … Continue reading →

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Race to Ripeness

Posted on August 14, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

The garden has been a real battle this summer. I’ve focused on the weeds, and yes, I did have to resort to the nuclear option (Roundup) to finally kill the four large burdock plants and some extra-resistant thistles (only around … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse in July

Posted on July 7, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I had to laugh when I was at the Walker Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis and saw this sign. I am used to prairies and how long they take, but on this hot day in late June I was still surprised … Continue reading →

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Fire

Posted on July 4, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

We’re big on fire here. The prairie needs it, so there is a lot of burning in spring and sometimes fall. Last week, those poplar trees that Steve cut down in late spring needed to be burned. Two piles down … Continue reading →

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Birthday Meal

Posted on June 26, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I’ve been so preoccupied by the greenhouse goodies that I have not paid much attention to the outdoor garden. All I see out there is weeds, mostly, though suddenly things are getting started out there. Yesterday was my birthday, so … Continue reading →

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Pre-Season Growth in the Greenhouse

Posted on May 25, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

The greenhouse is officially a game changer. At this point I’m just wondering how I can wrestle more space (always I need more!) for beds so I can expand my spring– and fall– production next year. I wasn’t sure what … Continue reading →

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Hard vs. Impossible

Posted on April 22, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

This spring is hard. But last spring during chemo was impossible. I’m always overwhelmed in the spring, although the self-talk helps me realize it is early and I can take it bed-by-bed until the garden is planted. Right now it’s … Continue reading →

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First Signs of Plug Life

Posted on April 19, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Prairie plants are not at all like vegetables. Vegetables need so much care and are so varied in the way they prefer to grow. Just ask my pepper and tomato plants, newly transplanted but brought back inside for one last … Continue reading →

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Chickens 2.0

Posted on March 30, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

March is an odd month. As it draws to a close, there are signs of new life and new horizons everywhere on the farm. It occurred to me yesterday that– “Hey, I didn’t go back to work!” I had meant … Continue reading →

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