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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

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Too much of spring

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Van Waffle

This frost-damaged magnolia is in the Japanese garden at University of Guelph Arboretum.

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The allure of growing herbs

Posted on April 8, 2012April 8, 2012 by Van Waffle

What is so alluring about growing herbs in a garden? Hardly any of them are showy plants. You cannot eat enough to make…

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Planting update

Posted on April 7, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

March 27: I sowed Lincoln peas, rainbow chard and Bloomsdale spinach (all seeds from Urban Harvest) in the front bed. I made holes…

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Permaculture for the wealthy

Posted on April 1, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

At Seedy Saturday I picked up a brochure for a permaculture design course taking place over two weeks this summer. However, the cost…

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Seedy Saturday

Posted on April 1, 2012April 1, 2012 by Van Waffle

Yesterday we went to Guelph’s Seedy Saturday at Norfolk United Church. I brought home a few more ideas along with packages of heirloom…

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Starting a permaculture garden

Posted on March 25, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

For the permaculture garden, I began by choosing the best site in the yard. Most vegetables and herbs prefer full sun. This section…

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Weather: weird, worrying or wonderful?

Posted on March 22, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

This afternoon we took a break to walk 20 minutes to the supermarket. We dressed in shorts and short sleaves. Along the way…

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Birthday morning post

Posted on March 19, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

Who could have believed I would ever eat breakfast on my birthday sitting outside in shorts? The air smells of white pines and…

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Stillness

Posted on March 14, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

I took the umbrella outside and planted it in the middle of the glass table so I could eat lunch on the deck….

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Dirt

Posted on March 13, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

I have two other favourite times of year: Lilacs and August. But my favourite favourite is Dirt. It calls up memories of the…

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