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Garden Update

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We had such high hopes. We really can't blame ourselves for this first attempt gone awry, what with the insane rains this winter. But we think the little seedings might have survived if the backyard wildlife hadn't inhaled our helpless plants. Apparently the budding leaves of sweet peas and broccoli are bonbons for the ravenous rascals. While we hatch the plans for a Fort Knox-style garden bed for spring planting, we're busying ourselves with learning how to compost.

 
 
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We scored a bin from the Alameda Compost Program and sat through the riveting (dead serious...) video, Do the Rot Thing.

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We'll keep the updates coming and let you know how the decomposing goes. In the meantime, get your own discounted bin here to join in and do the "rot thing"!

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Originally posted by Shayna on AT:SF.

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I'm jealous. My garden is buried under a few feet of snow. Can't wait until it melts and I can get back to growing my own veggies.

posted by Jen (SLC) on January 25th 2008 at 5:43am
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Jen, make a hot house.

posted by Rick Roberts on January 25th 2008 at 6:13am
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Too bad that great deal is only for Alameda residents - Indiana really needs to catch up with the times - for now I will have to live with my homemade version!

posted by suzyq21 on January 26th 2008 at 7:49am
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