Comments on: 2010…er I mean 2009 Gardening Resolutions

By: Jennie

Jennie — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:01:34 +0000

If you’re inclined to post your succession planting list once you get around to making it, that would be really fab. I’m a Seattle gardener, and I dream every year of getting organized enough to plan out a year of planting, but alas, work seems to get in the way of my big dreams!

Oh, and I noticed the mention of the recent news expose on honey. Scary, but really interesting article. Here’s the link: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/specials/honey/.

By: robyn

robyn — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:27:09 +0000

Happy New year, love this post thanks for inspiring me:) My workshops are set up to begin 1/24. I’ll share more later.

By: Kinton

Kinton — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:06:39 +0000

The bee keeping is GENIUS!
I need to sart such a project…and what a creation of community it would be

By: Andrea at Heavy Petal

Andrea at Heavy Petal — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:19:50 +0000

PS: How cool is that beekeeping idea? I *love* it and can’t wait to hear how it works out for you. I’d do it in a flash, except we live in a townhouse and I can guarantee it wouldn’t fly with the other 37 owners here!

By: Andrea at Heavy Petal

Andrea at Heavy Petal — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:17:25 +0000

Happy New Year Willi!

I love your resolutions. I could just copy a couple of them and add them to my list, especially #2 – I am so bad at continuing what I start in March!

I learned to can last year, and it’s really not so difficult. I had the Fear, but I have now eaten several jars of my own produce and I haven’t keeled over yet. Just follow a good book, or ask your grandma to spend the day with you and teach you

My resolutions are here: http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2009/01/new-years-resolutions-2009/

By: Alan

Alan — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:03:24 +0000

Hey Willi,

Glad your back! Canning can be a lot of fun and very rewarding. I remember being at my grandmothers house in the summer and she would spend a whole day canning green beans or freezing corn. Now I enjoy canning as well. I especially enjoy canning my own salsa using my romas, onions, peppers and herbs from the garden – your going to love it!

Alan

By: Willi

Willi — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:51:05 +0000

Katie–It’s so cool you tried Cardoon. I love the way they look, so even if they end up being bitter I think it will be worth it.

Marguerite–Yes! Let’s carpool to the meetings and I’m so excited to try the honey.

By: chase hanock

chase hanock — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:47:29 +0000

Bbbzzz!

By: marguerite

marguerite — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:18:33 +0000

Hi Willi…I have a jar of honey from our hive for you! I plan to add a second hive this year. You should check out the big article the Seattle Times wrote about honey in the US.(December 31) Its enough to make you buy only local honey, period!

I want to start going to the BeeKeepers meetings, perhaps we could ride together.

By: laura

laura — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:02:38 +0000

I am so excited to read about your bee adventures. I like the idea of gardening resolutions. I would love to make something like your Pepper Palace in one of our raised beds this year.