Monthly Archives: March 2017

Coming up on Saturday: GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference

Posted on 2017-03-21 by Karin Kiontke

Next Saturday, March 25, is the annual GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference. This is a really fun event with inspiring keynote talks, music and many interesting workshops. Some of these workshops focus on gardening techniques and community garden politics, others are hands-on fun … Continue reading →

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First day of spring

Posted on 2017-03-20 by Karin Kiontke

It is March 20 and the calendar tells us that it is Spring now. However, the garden is still covered with an almost solid blanket of snow. With temperatures below freezing every night and just barely above during the day, the snow … Continue reading →

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No blizzard but thunder and lightning

Posted on 2017-03-14 by Karin Kiontke

The snowstorm “Stella” moved further inland, and instead of one foot of snow, we got several inches of sleet. In the morning, it was accompanied by thunder and lightning. Hopefully, this is how winter is making its final exit. Once … Continue reading →

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Before the storm

Posted on 2017-03-13 by Karin Kiontke

Spring has come early this year. The first quince bud opened three weeks ago, and Iris reticulata, Helleborus and even the first daffodils began to flower. Then, winter came back with a vengeance. It brought bitterly cold nights and days … Continue reading →

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