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What did Coach Nicole say in one of her recent Daily Spark blogs about exercise? 
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MYRNACARRIER
4/19/2011 5:11PM
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I grew a garden last year. Picture is on my main page. It is only 8 ft. x 4 ft. I probably got about 30 lbs. of tomatoes from my three plants. I also got green beans, jalepeno peppers, carrots, lettuce. I was so enthused with the produce. I am planting again this year. I have already planted some shallots. The rest will have to wait for a white because it is not quite warm enough yet to put seedlings out in the Pacific Northwest yet. A garden is good for your soul. Enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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CATIATM
4/14/2011 4:00PM
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What a fun read! I love your attitude! 
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HAPPYSOUL91
4/10/2011 9:58AM
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I agree gardening is both exercise and very satisfying
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LALASLAND
4/9/2011 10:15AM
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I loved your blog! Yes, I got some "pointers" the other day, too! My pointers were not so educational, but I was really glad to see the excitement in the newer gardener's face as he shared his new-found knowledge!  My husband is headed out to do garden prep this morning as I head to Lowes to work. I will be so glad to see all the plants coming up! Hurray for gardens! 
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MARLYD
4/9/2011 9:54AM
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I'm starting to think about what to plant too. It is still way too early to plant anything here - night-time temperatures are still around freezing. But I can still do garden prep! Enjoy your garden! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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WRITERMOM73
4/9/2011 9:06AM
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Dig up those dahlias at the end of the season, clean off the dirt and store them in the basement or other cool, dry place and you can put them back out in the spring next year. You'll end up with more tubers than you'll know what to do with!
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MINDYJ1
4/9/2011 9:00AM
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Enjoyed your blog! I have been thinking about planting a few things this spring too!
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WANT2BEFIT10
4/9/2011 8:52AM
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I'm so excited to plant a garden this year; I have to wait a month yet because the Minnesota climate wouldn't be very nice to seedlings yet!
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STUFFNEARTABOR
4/9/2011 1:53AM
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Well, it sounds like you are on a wonderful path and that your weather is far warmer than ours. We had freezing temps this morning & expect the same tomorrow. However, I have pea seeds soaking & will plant them in the garden tomorrow. I hope you have a lovely garden & enjoy everything you plant. 
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-WRKNG2ABTTRME-
4/9/2011 1:45AM
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Tentative list so far: tomatoes (trying topsy-turvey method), spinach, lettuce (several varieties), broccoli (is this the season or not?), bell pepper & jalepenos, green beans;
then for herbs: basil, thyme, dill, chives, cilantro, ginger, rosemary & sage.
Spent over an hour weeding, plan to till, lay out the plot locations for everything, then plant.
Hoping the birds and rabbits don't think it's a buffet! 
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OTRADIOGIRL
4/25/2011 1:00PM
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Wow that is great I wouldn't have thought to plant spinach! Thanks looking for new things for the garden this year!
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IAM_HIS2
4/14/2011 2:22PM
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Goods great...I am going to do raised beds this year. Can't wait to hear about your veggies and how much you are enjoying them!
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FIRESTARINFINI
4/10/2011 12:16AM
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Cherry tomatoes are the best for the topsy turvy method. Try planting some other plants to distract the birds!
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CYNTHIALEE45
4/9/2011 5:59PM
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My herb garden is now a clean slate. I have begun my list of plants I want to get.
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STRINGI719
4/9/2011 3:41PM
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Rosemary is the BEST!!! It's so hardy, it's one of the only things in our yard that survived the freeze this winter, and when we lived in Phoenix, the ones we had there were fine in 115 degrees, too!!!
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LINDYPOWER
4/9/2011 12:02AM
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check with your local cooperative extension for all the info you need on gardening. Linda
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LALASLAND
4/8/2011 11:55PM
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I call my DH Elmer Fudd because he's always looking for those blasted wabbits!  
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OJIBWEEQUAY
4/8/2011 10:56PM
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I love gardens! That topsy turvy contraption didnt work out for me last year.Good luck!! YUM
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CRAZYSTEPPER
4/8/2011 9:06PM
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I am also clearing up the garden and moving perennials around the yard. We have started more herbs inside. Chard, lettuce, and spinach is coming up in the cold frames. Going to be a while for the tomatoes- but the mint and the lemon balm is coming up big time. Ginger, now that sounds interesting! Wow - that was crazy wind going through N.C. on Monday and Tuesday!
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FOREVERCITRUS82
4/8/2011 6:25PM
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Sounds yummy! Good luck getting everything planted!
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Congratulations!! Your Turtles are so Proud of you!!!
5 weeks of 3 times a week interval training, and I feel good! 
NOT fun.