true dirt

for spring….

a poem: from Austin Valentine at Watermelon Moon that reminded me how truly surprising compost can be.

an appreciation: while we in the Mediterranean climes may be planting our tender annuals, Garden Djinn reminds me that Zone 5 is still thawing; a first crocus in the Hogglebog garden evokes the spare beauty of a northern spring.

a puzzle: from Kathy Purdy at Cold Climate Gardening, e.g. what would you do with 14 acres of land to garden? For myself, it’s an overwhelming notion. But then there’s this idea I had for a massive labyrinth of fruit trees and berry hedges….


another way to grow tomatoes: and “early adopter” Amy Stewart has signed up for the Fog-Buster Tomato Trial; check it out at Dirt. Just when I thought I’d given up on Early Girl forever….