Archive for “June, 2009”

On this page the following entries were made in the “June, 2009” time-frame.


Snow in June

Posted June 25th, 2009 by Chris V.

Do I dare to make such a suggestion? Yet, a couple of weeks ago, the fluff was flying and coating everything just like snowflakes of so many winters. The culprit was Chicago’s ubiquitous cottonwood trees. These trees are members of the willow family and are at home in wet soil as well as compromised soil. [...]

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Plant Sale a Success!

Posted June 25th, 2009 by Chris V.

Just wanted to let you know that the plant sale was a great success and that I will be using the proceeds to purchase a number of things for the garden. Thank you to all who participated in the sale!! Whether buying plants or cookies, you contribution will help improve the garden. Among the more [...]

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Plant Sale ’09 – Herbs, Houseplants & Flowers (Annuals/Perennials)

Posted June 2nd, 2009 by Chris V.

Herbs Cinnamon Basil Genovese Basil Green Ruffles Basil Purple Opal Basil Thai Queen Basil Chamomile Make tea with the flowers by infusing flower heads in boiling water. Garlic Japanese Shiso/Red Perilla Pretty decorative plant also good with fish or in soup. Common in Japanese or vietnamese Cuban Oregano Succulent, soft, fuzzy green leaves. Grows profusely. [...]

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Plant Sale ’09 – Pepper List & Other Veggie/Fruit

Posted June 2nd, 2009 by Chris V.

Grown with the same amount of love and care as the tomatoes since late February of this year, this year’s pepper offering is full of many delicious sweet or hot possbilities. They come in two sizes – small and large. Not all types are available in all sizes. Other veggie/fruit plants are at the end [...]

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Plant Sale ’09 – Tomato List

Posted June 1st, 2009 by Chris V.

Lovingly and carefully home grown since early March/late February of this year, this year’s tomato offering is full of many delicious sweet or tangy possbilities. They come in three sizes – small, medium, premium sized (most mature). Not all types are available in all sizes. Tomatoes – Unless indicated all are indeterminate – they are [...]

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